What is Ivomec?
Ivomec is a parasiticide used to treat and control internal and external parasites such as gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites in cattle. It’s also used to treat and control gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice, and mange mites in swine.
For: Cattle and Swine
Benefits:
• Treats and controls parasites and mange
• Kills many types of parasites in a single dose, including internal and external parasites, and liver flukes
How it works:
Ivermectin, the active ingredient in Ivomec, works by disrupting nerve impulses in parasites. It binds to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels which occur in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells which leads to an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane, thereby paralyzing and killing the invaders.
Cautions:
On rare occasion, tissue swelling can occur at the injection area. Observe cattle for injection site reactions which may be due to infection. Consult your veterinarian if any swelling occurs. Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Do not treat swine within 18 days of slaughter. The FDA has received reports of adverse reactions in dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin. Dogs receiving extra-label doses of ivermectin to treat non-responsive demodectic mange and other conditions have developed signs of ivermectin toxicity.
More Information:
Brand Name
Ivomec 1% (Merial)
Generic Name
Ivermectin Sterile Solution 1% (10mg/ml)
What is this product used for: Ivomec is a parasiticide used for the treatment and control of internal and external parasites such of cattle and swine, In cattle, Ivomec is used for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. In swine, Ivomec is used for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice and mange mites.
Availability: Ivomet is an non-prescription (OTC) product vailable as a 50 ml multidose vial.
How this product should be used: The usual dose in cattle is 1 ml per 110 lbs of body weight administered subcutaneously. The usual dose in swine is 1ml per 75 lbs of body weight administered subcutaneously. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
What are the side effects: Transitory discomfort has been observed in some cattle following subcutaneous administration. A low incidence of tissue swelling at the injection site has been observed. Observe cattle for injection site reactions which may be due to infection. Consult your veterinarian. The FDA has received reports of adverse reactions in dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin. Dogs receiving extra-label doses of ivermectin to treat non-responsive demodectic mange and other conditions have developed signs of ivermectin toxicity.
What special precautions are there: This product is for subcutaneous use in cattle and swine only. Ivomec has been developed for use in cattle, swine, reindeer and the American bison. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result. Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Do not treat swine within 18 days of slaughter.
In the event of overdose: If overdose is suspected contact your veterinarian.
How should I store this product: Store this product at room temperature. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Directions:
• Ivomec Injection is a parasiticide used for the treatment and control of internal and external parasites in cattle and pigs.
• In cattle Ivomec Injection is used for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, grubs (with certain precautions), sucking lice, and mange mites.
• In pigs, Ivomec Injection is used for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice, and mange mites.
• The FDA has received reports of adverse reactions in dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin. Dogs receiving extra-label doses of ivermectin to treat non-responsive demodectic mange and other conditions have developed signs of ivermectin toxicity.
Tip: This product is for subcutaneous (SQ) injection in cattle and swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result. Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Do not treat pigs within 18 days of slaughter.
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature. Protect from light.
