Paramectin Injection For Cattle (Abamectin)

Tips For Use

Administration:

• Paramectin is administered by subcutaneous injection, preferably high on the neck behind the ear.
• Do not use intravenously or intramuscularly.
• Do not treat calves under 16 weeks of age. 
• Caution is advised in the treatment of severely stressed or debilitated animals. 
• The dose should be based on the heaviest cattle in the mob. 
• A representative animal sample should be weighed with scales or a weigh band before treatment. 
• Field studies have demonstrated an adequate margin of safety. 
• Pregnant and breeding cattle may be treated, provided normal care is taken in handling. 

Caution:

• Avoid Carcass Damage.
• Sterilise all injection apparatus by boiling (or equivalent) before use. Avoid the use of strong disinfectants on the apparatus.
• Maintain cleanliness at all times.
• Keep needles sharp and clean. Replace frequently.
• Use the shortest needle possible, certainly not exceeding 15 mm.
• As far as possible, avoid the injection of animals during wet weather or under dust.
• This product must be injected only under the skin.
• If possible, inject high on the neck behind the ear. Loose skin on the neck in front of the shoulder is also a suitable site.

Adverse Reactions:

• Transitory discomfort has been observed in some cattle following subcutaneous administration.
• A low incidence of soft tissue swelling at the injection site has been observed. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.
• Toxicity is seen as unsteady gait, and sometimes death has occurred due to overdosing in some calves.
• To avoid overdosing, special care must be exercised in estimating body weight and setting the injection equipment.

Additional Advice:

• Field studies have demonstrated an adequate margin of safety. 
• Pregnant and breeding cattle may be treated, provided normal care is taken in handling.
• Note that blood levels of abamectin do not reach a peak until 24 hours after subcutaneous injection, and female ticks already engorged at the time of treatment may not feed sufficiently to acquire a lethal dose of abamectin. 
• Some engorged females may continue to drop from cattle for two to three days after treatment and may lay viable eggs. 
• Because of these characteristics, Paramectin Injection is not recommended in strategic dipping programmes to control cattle ticks.

Contraindications:

• This product is contraindicated in calves under 16 weeks of age or less than 50 kg bodyweight.

Precautions:

• Caution is advised in the treatment of severely stressed or debilitated animals.

Safety Directions:

• Poisonous if swallowed. 
• It may irritate the eyes and skin. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after use.

Storage:

• Store below 30°C (room temperature) in the carton to protect the product from light.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• Additional information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​