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. 
• Dose should be based on heaviest cattle in the mob. 
• A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment either with scales or a weigh-band. 
• 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 use of strong disinfectants on apparatus.
• Maintain cleanliness at all times.
• Keep needles sharp and clean. Replace frequently.
• Use shortest needle possible, certainly not exceeding 15 mm.
• As far as possible avoid 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 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 bodyweight 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 for the control of cattle tick

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. 
• May irritate the eyes and skin. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after use.

First Aid:

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

Storage:

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