Presentation
A pale green-coloured aqueous suspension for oral administration only, containing albendazole 2.5% w/v.
Each ml of Albenil SC contains 25mg albendazole, 0.27mg selenium (as sodium selenite) and 0.62mg cobalt (as cobalt sulphate).
Uses
Cattle and sheep
For the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke. The product is also ovicidal against fluke and roundworm eggs.
In cattle it is active against the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Bunostomum, Cooperia and Strongyloides species. It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Cooperia and Ostertagia.
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparus
Tapeworms: Moniezia species.
Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.
In sheep it is active against benzimidazole-susceptible strains of the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus (including N battus), Chabertia and Oesophagostomum.
It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia.
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria
Tapeworms: Moniezia species.
Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.
Albenil SC is ovicidal and will kill fluke and roundworm eggs, thus reducing pasture contamination.
The selenium and cobalt in this product are trace elements of use as nutritional supplements.
Dosage and administration
For oral administration only using properly calibrated dosing equipment. Estimate bodyweight accurately. One ml of Albenil SC contains 25mg albendazole.
Shake the container before use.
Cattle:
Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs.
Dosage: Approximately 7.5mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Fluke and worm dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in cattle.
Dosage: Approximately 10mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Sheep:
Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms, fluke and roundworm eggs.
Dosage: Approximately 5mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Fluke and worm dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in sheep.
Dosage: Approximately 7.5mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.
