Zolvix Oral Solution for Sheep 1L

Target species Sheep Indications for use, specifying the target species ZOLVIX oral solution is a broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment and control of gastro- intestinal nematode infections and associated diseases in sheep including lambs, hoggets, breeding rams and ewes. Spectrum of activity includes fourth larvae and adults of: Haemonchus contortus* Teladorsagia circumcincta* Teladorsagia trifucrcata* Teladorsagia davtiani* Trichostrongylus axei* Trichostrongylus colubriformis Trichostrongylus vitrinus Cooperia curticei Cooperia oncophora Nematodirus battus Nematodirus filicolllis Nematodirus spathiger Chabertia ovina Oesophagostomum venulosum *including inhibited larvae Contraindications None. Special warnings for each target species The efficacy has not been established in sheep weighing less than 10 kg. 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. It is recommended that product is used not more than twice in one year. ∙ Underdose, which may be due to underestimation of body weight, misadministration of the veterinary medicinal product, or lack of calibration of the dose device. In order to help delay the development of resistance, users are advised to check the success of the treatment (e.g. clinical appearance, faecal egg counts). Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Tests) in discussion with their animal health advisor. Where the results of the tests strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used. Increasing refugia (i.e. a source of parasites which have not been exposed to the anthelmintic) has been demonstrated to delay the development of resistance. However, this should be considered only after advice has been taken from an animal health advisor. Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals The safety has not been established in sheep weighing less than 10 kg or under 2 weeks of age. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals Personal protective equipment consisting of gloves should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental spillage onto skin or into eyes, wash immediately with water. Take off any contaminated clothes. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the veterinary medicinal product. Wash hands and exposed skin after handling the veterinary medicinal product. Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) None. Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay The veterinary medicinal product can be used in breeding sheep including pregnant and lactating ewes. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction None known.