What is Ivermectin Closantel Sodium Injection?
Ivermectin + Closantel Injection is a combination antiparasitic drug used for the treatment and control of internal and external parasitic infections in livestock animals such as cows, sheep, or goats. It is effective against infestations of mixed trematodes, nematodes, or anthropoids.
This drug combines two types of anthelmintics: ivermectin and closantel. This combination offers an additive effective and prolonged residual action.
What is the use of ivermectin and closantel injection?
Ivermectin is derived from avermectin. It works by inhibiting the function of aspects of the nervous system within the parasite. This leads to its paralysis and then the death of the parasite.
Closantel belongs to the salicylanilide class of anthelmintics. It is a synthetic anti-parasitic agent that is thought to work by inhibiting ATP synthesis.
Ivermectin Closantel Sodium Injection is used to treat certain parasitic infections, including:
- Gastrointestinal roundworms
- Lungworms
- Eye worms
- Warbles
- Mites
- Lice
This injection is recommended for livestock animals, such as cows, sheep and goats.