Indications
Tetramisole hcl bolus 600mg is used for the treatment of gastro-intestinal and pulmonary strongyloidiasis of goats ,sheep and cattle in particular , it is very effective against the following species:
Ascaris suum ,haemonchus spp,neoascaris vitulorum ,trichostrongylus spp,oesophagostormum spp, nematodirus spp, dictyocaulus spp,marshallagia marshalli,thelazia spp,bunostomum spp.
Tetramisole is not effective against muellerius capillaris as well as against the pre-larva stages of ostertagia spp. in addition it does not exhibit ovicide properties .
All animals ,independently of the grade of infection should be treated again 2-3 weeks after the first administration . this will remove the newly matured worms, which have emerged in the meantime from the mucusa.
Dosage and administration
In general,the dose of tetramisole hcl bolus 600mg for ruminants is 15mg/kg body weight is recommended and a maximum single oral dose 4.5g.
In particulars for the tetramisole hcl bolus 600mg:
lamb and small goats :½ a bolus per 20kg body weight.
Sheep and goats: 1 bolus per 40kg body weight.
Calves :1 ½ bolus per 60kg of body weight.
Warning
Long term treatment with doses higher than 20mg/kg body weight induces convulsions to sheep and goats.
Withdrawal period
Meat: 3 days
Milk: 1 days
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and dark place below 30°c.
