Triclafas Drench 2.5L

Target species Sheep Indications for use, specifying the target species The product is a flukicide for the specific treatment and control of the liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) infections in sheep. When used at the recommended dose rate, the product is effective against all stages of triclabendazole susceptible Fasciola hepatica from 2 day old early immature forms to adult fluke. Contraindications Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient. Special Warnings for each target species Should not be used in sheep less than 7 weeks old. Care should be taken to avoid the following practises 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 triclabendazole has been reported in Fasciola species in small ruminants in a number of countries, including the EU. Therefore the use of this product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information about susceptibility of trematodes and recommendations on how to limit further selection for resistance to anthelmintics. Reduction of snail populations In addition to therapeutic dosing of animals it is advisable to take measures to reduce the population of the mud snail, Lymnea truncatula which acts as the intermediate host for Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke). This can be achieved by improving drainage. Alternatively, fencing-off wet areas where snails are prevalent, for example around streams or ponds, will prevent sheep grazing areas of high snail burdens. Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals Only use for liverfluke strains susceptible to triclabendazole. Care must be taken not to damage the mouth or pharyngeal region when dosing. Clean drenching equipment before and after use. Shake container before use. Use unaltered product from the original container. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals When using the product do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash splashes from eyes and skin immediately. Take off any contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work. Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) None known Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay The product can be safely given to pregnant sheep. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction None known