Albendazole is a synthetic anthelmintic which belongs to the group of benzimidazole-derivatives with activity against a broad range of worms and at a higher dosage level also against adult stages of liver fluke.

Indications

Prophylaxis and treatment of worm infections in cattle, calves, sheep and goats like:

Gastrointestinal worms : Bunostomum, Cooperia, Chabertia, Haemonchus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Ostertagia, Strongyloides and Trichostrongylus spp.

Lungworms : Dictyocaulus viviparus and D. filaria.

Tapeworms : Monieza spp.

Liverfluke : adult Fasciola hepatica.

Contra-indications

Administration in the first 45 days of gestation.

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For oral administration.

Calves and cattle : 1 bolus per 50 kg body weight.

For liver fluke : 1 bolus per 30 kg body weight.

Sheep and goats : 1 bolus per 30 kg body weight.

For liver fluke : 1 bolus per 25 kg body weight.

Withdrawal Times

- For meat : 12 days.

- For milk : 4 days.

For Veterinary Use Only, Keep out of reach of children