What is Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a widely used antiparasitic drug in veterinary medicine, originally invented in 1975 by Nippon Pharmaceuticals, widely used in the treatment of a wide range of parasitic infections, it plays an important role in animal health management. Ivermectin is widely used in the control of parasitic infections in cattle, sheep and pigs.
What can ivermectin treat
Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum, high-efficiency, low-toxicity antibiotic antiparasitic drug, which has good anthelmintic effects on internal and external parasites, especially nematodes and arthropods. It is effective against gastrointestinal nematodes, lung nematodes, parasitic arthropods in cattle, sheep, pigs and other animals, as well as intestinal nematodes, ear mites, scabies mites, heartworm and microfilariae in dogs. In addition, Ivermectin is also used in the treatment of gastrointestinal nematodes and ectoparasites in poultry.
Usage dosage:
Subcutaneous injection: one dose, per 1kg body weight, 0.02ml for cattle, sheep; 0.03ml for pigs
Precautions:
USE IN PREGNANT ANIMALS: Ivermectin injection has very little toxicity to the embryo and can be used in pregnant animals. However, it is recommended to avoid the first two months of pregnancy and the last two months of pregnancy as much as possible to avoid stress reactions. Try not to deworm during pregnancy in non-emergency situations.
Animals producing milk for human consumption: Ivermectin should not be used during lactation in cattle and sheep producing milk for human consumption.
Injection method: It should be injected subcutaneously, not intramuscularly. It is not easy to use more than 15ml per time.
Environmental safety: Ivermectin is highly toxic to fish, shrimp and aquatic organisms, the residual drug and packaging after use should not contaminate water sources.
More information about Ivermectin
What is Ivermectin Injection used for?
Ivermectin Injection is generally effective in the treatment of onchocerciasis and onchocerciasis-like nematodes. Ivermectin is a new broad-spectrum, high-efficiency, low-toxicity antibiotic antiparasitic drug, which has good anthelmintic effects on internal and external parasites, especially nematodes and arthropods.
Which parasites can ivermectin treat?
Ivermectin is an effective antiparasitic drug against a wide range of intestinal parasites (strongyloides, roundworms, trichinella, caecilians, etc.), ectoparasites (scabies, larval migrans, myiasis, etc.), as well as filariasis and onchocerciasis.
How long does ivermectin take to start killing parasites?
The time it takes to start killing the parasites is usually between 7-14 days. This timeframe applies in most cases, but the exact time to effect may vary depending on the immune status of the animal and the parasite load.
Where is ivermectin injected?
Cattle: Ivermectin should only be injected subcutaneously under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder at the recommended dose of 0.02 ml of ivermectin per kilogram of body weight.
The use of ivermectin continues to be an important part of veterinary medicine worldwide and its effectiveness has been proven in most cases. The successful use of ivermectin in veterinary medicine demonstrates its key role in maintaining animal health and improving production efficiency.
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