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Health > Companion Animal
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Ivermectin
Injection & tablets (Vet) |
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Composition:
Injection
: Each ml. contains Ivermectin
10 mg. (1% w/v)
Ethanol
IP
10% w/v
Tablets
: Each tablet contains Ivermectin 10 mg.
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Activity:
Ivermectin
is effective against all stages of most of the
major parasites including canine heartworm
larvae. It is also a potent ectoparasiticide.
Its mode of action restricts its use against
tapeworms and flukes. Ivermectin acts on the
parasites by effecting Gama Aminobutyric Acid
(GABA) mediated signals between nerves and
muscles. Flukes and tapeworms (Platyhelminths)
are known not to use GABA as a
neurotransmitter. Mammalian GABA engic
neurones occur in the central nervous system
and ivermectin dose not penetrate mammalian
blood-brain barrier and hence it has low
toxicity. The detailed activity against
specific parasites in various hosts is
mentioned in the table below.
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Indication:
For effective treatment of endo-ecto
parasites.
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Parasites
controlled:
Sarcoptes
scabiei, Otodectes cynotis, Toxascaris leonina,
Toxocara caninum / cati, Uncinaria
stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum, Trichuris
vulpis, Dirofilaria (larval stages)
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Administration
& Dosage:
For
Dogs
Tablet
: 1 tab/40 kg body weight
Injection : 0.2
ml/33 kg body weight
For
other Animal
Tablet
: 1 tab/50 kg body weight
Injection : 1
ml/50 kg body weight
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Presentation:
The
Ivermectin Injection is available in 1 ml, 7
ml and 50 ml. vials
Tablet : Strip of 1 tablet
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