Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic belonging to the group of benzimidazoles. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies. Albendazole is a broad-spectrum oral dewormer suspension (2.5%) for removal and control of stomach worms (including 4th-stage inhibited larvae of Ostertagia ostertagi), intestinal worms, lungworms, tapeworms, and mature liver flukes in cattle, sheep, goats, horses and camels.
Uses:
Albendazole 2.5% suspension is approved for the removal and control of the following internal parasites:
• Adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica)
• Heads and segments of tapeworms (Moniezia benedeni, M. expansa)
• Adult and 4th-stage brown stomach worms, including larvae (Ostertagia ostertagi), barberpole worm (Haemonchus contortus, H. placei), small stomach worm (Trichostrongylus axei)
• Adult and 4th-stage of thread-necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus spathiger, N. helvetianus), small intestinal worm (Cooperia punctata, C. oncophora)
• Adult stages of hookworm (Bunostomum phlebotomum), bankrupt worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis), nodular worm (Oesophagostomum radiatum)
• Adult and 4th-stage lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus)
Key Features:
• One product controls four major groups of parasitic worms; tapeworms, intestinal worms, stomach worms, and lungworms; plus adult liver flukes.
• Kills inhibited fourth stage Ostertagia (brown stomach worm) larvae.
• Fits strategic deworming programs.
• Special drench gun makes Albendazole suspension fast and easy to administer
Dosage and Administration
The following table indicates recommended dosing schedule.
Sheep and goats Cattle, Horses and camels
Prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal worms, adult liver flukes and lung worms Prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal and lung worms Prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal worms, adult liver flukes and lung worms Prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal and lung worms
1ml per 3.25 kg body weight
1 ml per 5 kg body weight 1ml per 2.5 kg body weight 1ml per 3.25 kg body weight
Poultry : For tape and round worms 1ml per 2.5 kg body weight
Precautions
• Accurate estimates of the weight of the cattle to be treated are essential for most effective results with this product. Animals constantly exposed to internal parasites should be re-treated as necessary.
Warnings:
• Cattle must not be slaughtered within 10 days and camels in 15 days of last treatment.
Caution:
• Do not administer to female animals during first 45 days of pregnancy or for 45 days after mating.
• Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
• Keep this and all medication out of reach of children.
• For use in animals only.