MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

MOXIDECTIN

Available from:

ELANCO AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

moxidectin(2g/L)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

MOXIDECTIN ANTHELMINTIC Active 2.0 g/L

Units in package:

10 L; 20 L; 4.4 L; 5 L

Class:

VP - Veterinary Pesticide

Manufactured by:

BAYER AUSTRALIA

Therapeutic group:

SHEEP | EWE | HOGGET | LAMB | OVINE | RAM | WEANER | WETHER

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Therapeutic indications:

BARBER'S POLE WORM (ALSO INHIBITED L4) | COOPERIA CURTICEI | COOPERIA ONCOPHORA | INTESTINAL HAIR WORM - T. COLUBRIFORMIS | INTESTINAL THREADWORM - S. PAPILLOSUS | LARGE BOWEL WORM - O. VENULOSUM | LARGE LUNGWORM - DICTYOCAULUS FILARIA | LARGE MOUTH BOWEL WORM - CHABERTIA SPP. | NEMATODIRUS ABNORMALIS | NEMATODIRUS FILICOLLIS | NEMATODIRUS HELVETIANUS | NODULE WORM - O. COLUMBIANUM | OSTERTAGIA TRIFURCATA | SHEEP ITCH MITE | SMALL BROWN STOMACH WORM-OSTERTAGIA SPP. | STOMACH HAIR WORM | THIN NECKED INTESTINAL WORM-N. SPATHIGER | TRICHOSTRONGYLUS RUGATUS | TRICHOSTRONGYLUS VITRINUS | WHIPWORM - TRICHURIS OVIS | BLACK SCOUR WORM | PSOROBIA OVIS | SMALL INTESTINAL WORM | TELADORSAGIA | THIN NECKED INTESTINAL WORM | THIN NECKED INTESTINAL WORM-AD

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP:DO NOT USE LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DO NO T USE IN FEMALE SHEEP WHICH ARE PRODUC ING OR MAY IN THE FUTURE PRODUCE MILK O R MILK PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ESI: DO NOT USE less than 7 days before slaughter for export.; Host/pest details: SHEEP: [BARBER'S POLE WORM (ALSO INHIBITED L4), COOPERIA CURTICEI, COOPERIA ONCOPHORA, INTESTINAL HAIR WORM - T. COLUBRIFORMIS, INTESTINAL THREADWORM - S. PAPILLOSUS, LARGE BOWEL WORM - O. VENULOSUM, LARGE LUNGWORM - DICTYOCAULUS FILARIA, LARGE MOUTH BOWEL WORM - CHABERTIA SPP., NEMATODIRUS ABNORMALIS, NEMATODIRUS FILICOLLIS, NEMATODIRUS HELVETIANUS, NODULE WORM - , OSTERTAGIA TRIFURCATA, SHEEP ITCH MITE, SMALL BROWN STOMACH WORM-OSTERTAGIA SPP., STOMACH HAIR WORM, THIN NECKED INTESTINAL WORM N. SPATHIGER, TRICHOSTRONGYLUS RUGATUS, TRICHOSTRONGYLUS VITRINUS, WHIPWORM - TRICHURIS OVIS]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SHEEP: [BARBER'S POLE WORM (ALSO INHIBITED L4), COOPERIA CURTICEI, COOPERIA ONCOPHORA, INTESTINAL HAIR WORM - T. COLUBRIFORMIS, INTESTINAL THREADWORM - S. PAPILLOSUS, LARGE BOWEL WORM - O. VENULOSUM, LARGE LUNGWORM - DICTYOCAULUS FILARIA, LARGE MOUTH BOWEL WORM - CHABERTIA SPP., NEMATODIRUS ABNORMALIS, NEMATODIRUS FILICOLLIS, NEMATODIRUS HELVETIANUS, NODULE WORM - , OSTERTAGIA TRIFURCATA, SHEEP ITCH MITE, SMALL BROWN STOMACH WORM-OSTERTAGIA SPP., STOMACH HAIR WORM, THIN NECKED INTESTINAL WORM N. SPATHIGER, TRICHOSTRONGYLUS RUGATUS, TRICHOSTRONGYLUS VITRINUS, WHIPWORM - TRICHURIS OVIS]; For the treatment and control of moxidectin sensitive gastrointestinal parasites (including benzimidazole and levamisole resistant strains), lungworm and itchmite of sheep.DO NOT USE in female sheep which are producing or may in the future produce milk or milk products for human consumption.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP
64484/133592
Label Name:
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP
Signal Headings:
CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Constituent
Statements:
2 g/L MOXIDECTIN
Claims:
For the treatment and control of moxidectin sensitive gastrointestinal
parasites (including
benzimidazole and levamisole resistant strains), lungworm and itchmite
of sheep.
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP is a second generation
macrocylic
lactone endectocide which is effective against internal and external
parasites sensitive to
this family including the following parasites of sheep.
Mature (adult) and immature (L4):
Haemonchus contortus Barber’s pole worm
Trichostrongylus axei Stomach hair worm
Trichostrongylus colubriformis Black scour worm
Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta Small brown stomach worm
Nematodirus spathiger Thin necked intestinal worm
Nematodirus filicollis Thin necked intestinal worm
Cooperia oncophora Small Intestinal worm
Strongyloides papillosus Intestinal threadworm
Oesophagostomum columbianum Nodule worm
Chabertia ovina Large mouthed bowel worm
Dictyocaulus filaria Large lungworm
Adult nematodes:
Trichostrongylus rugatus
Trichostrongylus vitrinus
Cooperia curticei
Nematodirus abnormalis
Nematodirus helvetianus
Ostertagia trifurcata
Oesophagostomum venulosum Large bowel worm
Trichuris ovis
Ectoparasites:
Psorergates ovis Itchmite RLP APPROVED
PERSISTENT ACTIVITY
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP when used as recommended
prevents:
• Reinfection with Haemonchus contortus worms for at least 14 days
and pasture
contamination by H. contortus eggs for at least 30 days after a single
treatment.
• Reinfection with Ostertagia spp. worms for at least 14 days and
pasture contamination by
Ostertagia eggs for at least 35 days after a single treatment.
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP is effective against
benzimidazole
and levamisole resistant strains of H. contortus, T.

Summary of Product characteristics

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SAFETY DATA SHEET 

A18257/02/AUS

MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP 

SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS 

Bayer Australia Ltd 
875 Pacific Highway  
Pymble NSW 2073

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER  
1800 033 111  
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free 

CONTACT POINT (FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS)  
Animal Health Division 
[phone]  
Full Product Name 
MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP 
Other Names 
N/A

Product Use 
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY 
For the treatment and control
of moxidectin sensitive gastrointestinal 
parasites (including benzimidazole and levamisole resistant
strains), 
lungworm and itchmite of sheep. 
Creation Date 
7
th
 April 2011

Revision Date 
5 August 2013 

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
Hazard Classification 
CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE 
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS GOODS when transported by 
road or rail within Australia under Special Provision AU01
of the 
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th Edition. 
CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS GOODS when transported by sea 
or air. 
Poison Schedule 5 
Risk Phrases 
R48/22 – Harmful: danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged 
exposure if swallowed. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms,
may 
cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
Safety Phrases 
S(2) Keep out of the reach of children. S36
Wear suitable protective 
clothing. S60 This material and its container must be disposed
of as 
hazardous waste. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to 
special instructions/ Safety Data Sheet. 

A18257/02/AUS  MOXITAK LV LOW VOLUME DRENCH FOR SHEEP

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SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION 
INGREDIENTS 
CAS NO 
PROPORTION 
Moxidectin 

113507-06-5