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PRODUCT INFORMATION
BIMECTIN
POUR-ON
Ivermectin 5mg
BENEFITS PACKAGING
• Delivers effective control against a wide LIST NO. UNIT PACKAGE
range of external and internal parasites
1BIM123 2.5L
• Penetrates quickly to reach and
kill parasites
• Allows for ease of application and reduced
stress to animals and user
• Well tolerated by breeding animals
See reverse side for full indications, administration
and dosage.
Bimeda® A division of Cross Vetpharm Group UK Limited
Unit 2, Bryn Cefni Industrial Park, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7XA Tel: 01248 725 400 Fax: 01248 725 416 Web: www.bimeda.co.uk
PRODUCT INFORMATION
TECHNICALINFORMATION
BIMECTIN Special precautions for use in animals
The product has been formulated for topical application
specifically for cattle. It should not be administered to
POUR-ON FOR
other species as severe adverse reactions may occur.
Cases of intolerance with fatal outcome are reported
in dogs, especially Collies, old English Sheepdogs and Overdose
CATTLE
related breeds or crosses, and also in turtles/tortoises. (symptoms, emergency
Do not allow these species to come in contact with this procedures, antidotes), if necessary
product No signs of toxicity appeared in trials up
It is recommended to treat all animals within a herd or to 3 times the recommended dose rate.
group. Clinical symptoms of ivermectin toxicity include ataxia
Presentation
The shedding of nematode eggs can continue for some and depression.
A clear colourless solution containing 5mg Ivermectin and
time after treatment. No antidote has been identified. In case of overdose,
10mg Benzyl Alcohol per ml.
Frequent and repeated use may lead to the development symptomatic treatment should be given.
of resistance. It is important that the correct dose is given
Target species
in order to minimise the risk of resistance. To avoid under Withdrawal period(s)
Cattle
dosing animals should be grouped according to their Meat and offal: 31 days.
body weight and dosed according to the heaviest animal Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating cattle producing
Indications for use, specifying the target species
in the group. milk for human consumption. Do not use in non-lactating
In cattle: For the treatment of infections with the following
Close container after use. dairy cows, including pregnant dairy heifers, within 60
parasites
days of calving.
Gastro-intestinal worms -
Special precautions to be taken by the person
Haemonchus placei (adult and fourth stage larvae)
administering the veterinary medicinal product to Incompatibilities None known.
Ostertagia ostertagi (adult and fourth stage larvae,
animals
including inhibited larvae)
May be irritating to human skin and eyes and the user Shelf life
Trichostrongylus axei (adult and fourth stage larvae)
should be careful not to apply it to himself or other Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged
Trichostrongylus colubriformis
persons. for sale: 3 years
(adult and fourth stage larvae)
Operators should wear rubber gloves, boots, goggles and Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging:
Cooperia punctata (adult only)
a waterproof coat when applying the product. Protective 6 months
Cooperia oncophora (adult only)
clothing should be washed after use.
Strongyloides papillosus (adult only)
As absorption through skin can occur, in the event of Special precautions for storage
Oesophagostomum radiatum
accidental skin contact, wash the Do not store above 25°C.
(adult and fourth stage larvae)
affected area immediately with soap and water. Protect from direct light.
Lungworm (adult and fourth stage larvae) –
If accidental eye exposure occurs, flush the eyes Store in a tightly closed, original container.
Dictyocaulus viviparus.
immediately with water and get medical attention. If stored at temperatures below 0°C, the solution may
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the product. appear cloudy. Allowing to warm at room temperature will
Warbles (parasitic stages) –
Wash hands after use. restore normal appearance without affecting efficacy.
Hypoderma bovis, Hypoderma lineatum.
Use only in well ventilated areas or outdoors.
Highly inflammable, keep away from heat, sparks, open
Mange mites – Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis. The product
flame or other sources of ignition. Special precautions for the disposal of unused
may also be used to reduce infection of the mange mite
veterinary medicinal product or waste materials
Chorioptes bovis, but complete elimination may not occur.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) derived from the use of such products
None known
Sucking and biting lice – Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus
The product is extremely dangerous to fish and aquatic
eurysternus, Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay life. Do not contaminate surface water or ditches with
Studies in laboratory animals have shown neither product or the used container. Any unused product or
Bimectin Cattle Pour-On has persistent activity against
embryotoxic nor teratogenic effects with ivermectin. waste material should be disposed of in accordance with
infections acquired with Trichostrongylus axei and Cooperia
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation provided national requirements.
spp. up to 14 days after treatment, but only in the case of
that the milk is not intended for human consumption.
group treatment; Ostertagia ostertagi and
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Oesophagostomum radiatum up to 21 days after
Interaction with other medicinal products and other ECO Animal Health Ltd.
treatment; Dictyocaulus viviparus up to 28 days after
forms of interaction 78 Coombe Road
treatment. It also has persistent activity against horn flies
Do not combine ivermectin treatment with vaccination New Malden
(Haematobia irritans) for up to 28 days after treatment;
against lungworms. If vaccinated animals are to be Surrey KT3 4QS
partial efficacy against Haematobia irritans may last for
treated, treatment should not be carried out within a UNITED KINGDOM
up to 35 days post application.
period of 28 days before or after vaccination.
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Contraindications
Amounts to be administered and administration route VM13277/4023
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the
Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before
active ingredient.
calculating the dosage. Legal Category POM-VPS
Dosage
Special warnings for each target species
1ml per 10kg body weight (based on a recommended Package Quantities 2.5 litre
Do not treat cattle when their hide is wet.
dosage level of 500 micrograms per kg body weight).
Do not treat cattle if rain is expected, as rain within
Administration A full product SPC is available on request from Bimeda or
2 hours of treatment may reduce efficacy.
For topical application. alternatively can be found on the VMD website
Do not apply to areas of skin which have mange scabs
The formulation should be applied along the mid-line
or other lesions, or to areas contaminated with mud or
of the back in a narrow strip between the withers and
manure.
tailhead.
To avoid secondary reactions due to the death of
The 250 ml and 1.0 litre packs must be used with
Hypoderma larvae in the oesophagus or in the spine, it
appropriate dosing equipment.
is recommended to administer the product at the end of
warble fly activity and before the larvae reach their resting
Instructions for using the dispensing chamber:
sites.
a) Take dip tube and insert end into base of measuring
cap with slotted end going to the bottom of the container.
b) Remove shipping cap from container.
c) Screw measuring cap onto container.
d) Select the correct dose rate by rotating the adjuster
cap in either direction to position the dose indicator to
the appropriate dose.
e) Gently squeeze the bottle to fill to level (any excess
will return to the bottle) and then tip and apply to
animal along backline.
Bimeda® A division of Cross Vetpharm Group UK Limited
Unit 2, Bryn Cefni Industrial Park, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7XA Tel: 01248 725 400 Fax: 01248 725 416 Web: www.bimeda.co.uk
