Solantel Oral Suspension Sheep 5Lt

Target species Sheep Indications for use, specifying the target species For the treatment of chronic and subacute fasciolosis (due to Fasciola hepatica). The product is effective against mature and late immature flukes (from 5 weeks immature). For the treatment of Oestrus ovis (Sheep Nasal Bot Fly). For the treatment of inhibited, L4 and adult stages of Haemonchus contortus. Contraindications Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Special warnings for target species Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy: •Too frequent and repeated use of anthelmintics from the same class, over an extended period of time. •Underdosing, which may be due to underestimation of body weight, misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing device (if any). Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test). Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used. Resistance to closantel has been reported in Haemonchus species outside the EU. The use of this product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information about susceptibility of nematodes and recommendations on how to limit further selection for resistance to anthelmintics. Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals When using a drenching gun, take care not to injure the mouth or pharynx. Do not exceed the stated dose. The product can be used in all age groups of sheep and lambs. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals This product may be irritating to skin and eyes and users should be careful not to accidentally splash it on themselves or others. Wear nitrile rubber gloves when applying the product. In case of accidental spillage onto skin or into eyes, rinse the affected area with large amounts of clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician. Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product. Other precautions Closantel is very toxic to dung fauna. The risk to dung fauna can be reduced by avoiding too frequent and repeated use of closantel (and products of the same anthelmintic class) in sheep and lambs. Animals should not normally be treated in excess of three times a year with closantel. Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) None known. Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay The product can be used at any time during pregnancy. It can also be used in rams at any time including during the breeding season. The safety of the product for use during lactation has not been established. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction None known.