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 milligram(s)/gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Premix for medicated feeding stuff

Prescription type:

POM: Prescription Only Medicine as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Pigs

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.
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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
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