Neovemox Long-Acting Injection for Sheep

Tips For Use

Application:

• Use the contents within 6 months of the first broaching of the vial. 
• Discard the unused portion.
• Neovemox Long Acting Injection for Sheep must be administered by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection at the base of the ear or high on the neck behind the ear. 
• The product is ready to use. 
• Administer the dose according to the dosage table.
• Neovemox Long-Acting Injection For Sheep has a wide margin of safety when used as recommended.
• Neovemox Long-Acting Injection For Sheep is safe to use concurrently with other treatments including mineral supplements and vaccines.
• It is recommended that vaccines be injected on the opposite side of the neck to Neovemox Long-Acting Injection For Sheep.
• Caution: Avoid carcass damage
  • Rinse all injection syringes, ensure needles and draw off tubes are free of dirt and unused product before and after use;
  • Sanitise plastic injection apparatus by immersing in 500 mL of water plus 20 mL of household bleach (4% w/v available chlorine) for 1 hour. 
  • Flush with cool boiled water before use;
  • Maintain cleanliness at all times;
  • Keep needles sharp and clean, replace frequently;
  • Avoid injection of animals during wet weather or under dusty conditions as far as possible;
  • Inject the product under the skin, not into the muscle tissue;
  • Inject at the base of the ear or high on the neck behind the ear.

Restraints: 

• Do not use in ewes that are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption.
• Do not use in lambs less than 20 kg.

Retreatment Interval: 

• Must not be retreated for at least 91 days after administration.

Contraindications: 

• Neovemox Long-Acting Injection For Sheep is not recommended for use in goats as safety and efficacy have not been evaluated.

Storage: 

• Store at or below 30°C (Room temperature). 
• Protect from light.

Safety Directions: 

• Poisonous if swallowed. 
• May irritate the nose and throat. 
• Will irritate eyes and skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Do not inhale. 
• Wash hands after use.
• Avoid self-injection.
• If self-injection occurs, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
• Warning: Accidental self-injection may cause a persistent inflammatory or an allergic response.
  • Medical advice should be sought as soon as possible on the management of all instances of self-injection, especially deep injections, those near a joint or those associated with bruising.
  • The application of gentle pressure with absorbent material, eg. facial tissues, to the needle puncture area will swab up unabsorbed product.
  • The strong squeezing of the site should be avoided.
  • The damaged area should be thoroughly cleansed and a suitable antiseptic applied.
• If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)