Genesis 1% Pour-on Solution

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Abamectin

Available from:

Ancare Ireland Ltd.

ATC code:

QP54AA

INN (International Name):

Abamectin

Dosage:

1 percent weight/volume

Pharmaceutical form:

Pour-on solution

Prescription type:

POM: Prescription Only Medicine as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Cattle

Therapeutic area:

Avermectins

Therapeutic indications:

Endectoparasiticides

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2000-12-20

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Genesis 1% Pour-on Solution.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active Substance
Abamectin
1 %
w/v
Excipients:
Benzyl Alcohol
25% w/v
For a full list of excipients, see Section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Pour on solution
Clear straw-coloured oily liquid
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Cattle (Beef and non-lactating dairy cattle).
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
A broad spectrum endectocide of the avermectin family, effective
against internal and
external parasites sensitive to this family. For the treatment and
control of the following
mature and immature roundworms in cattle:
Haemonchus spp.
Ostertagia spp.
Cooperia spp.
Trichostrongylus spp.
Oesophagostomum spp.
Nematodirus spp.
Trichuris spp. (adults only)
Dictyocaulus spp.
Also for the treatment and control of sucking and biting lice (
_Linognathus vituli _
and
_Damalinia bovis). _
_ _
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not concurrently treat animals with drugs which can increase GABA
activity such as
barbital.
Do not treat animals with known hypersensitivity to the active
ingredient.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating dosage.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics may give rise to drug
resistance. To reduce this risk,
dosing programs should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL
PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Avoid contact with the skin.
The use of plastic gloves is advised.
Do not smoke or eat while handling the product.
Wash hands after use.
Do not use in other species.
If the drug is taken by mistake immediately seek medical treatment.
Emetine or ephedrine
may be useful.
4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
None.
4.7 USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR LAY
Do not use in cattle producing milk for human consump