ECOMECTIN 6 MG/G PREMIX FOR MEDICATED FEEDING STUFF FOR PIGS

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

IVERMECTIN

Available from:

Eco Animal Health Limited

ATC code:

QP54AA01

INN (International Name):

IVERMECTIN

Dosage:

6 mg/g

Pharmaceutical form:

Premix for Med.Feedstuffs

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Porcine

Therapeutic area:

Ivermectin

Therapeutic indications:

Endectoparasiticides

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2008-05-02

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ecomectin 6 mg/g Premix for medicated feeding stuff for pigs.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance:
Ivermectin
6 mg/g
Excipient(s):
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Premix for medicated feeding stuff.
Yellow-brown, free-flowing granules.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Pigs.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Treatment of nematode or arthropod infections due to:
GASTROINTESTINAL ROUNDWORMS
_Ascaris suum _(adults and L4)
_Hyostrongylus rubidus _(adults and L4)
_Oesophagostomum _spp. (adults and L4)
_Strongyloides ransomi _(adults)*
LUNGWORMS
_Metastrongylus _spp. (adults)
LICE
_Haematopinus suis_
MANGE MITES
_Sarcoptes scabiei _var. _suis_
*Given to pregnant sows before farrowing, it effectively controls transmission via milk of _S. ransomi _to piglets.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use for any other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs may occur.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Exposure of treated pigs to infected animals, contaminated premises, soil or pasture may result in re-infestation and re-
treatment may be necessary. Since the effect of ivermectin on mange mites is not immediate, avoid direct contact
between treated and untreated pigs for at least one week after completion of treatment. Because louse eggs are
unaffected by ivermectin and may take up to three weeks to hatch, re-treatment may be necessary.
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase the risk of developme