DECTOMAX INJECTION

Product now available via prescription only, contact us in store with your prescription number or speak to our vet to order.

Dectomax is an injectable solution for the treatment and control of various internal and external parasites in (such as gastrointestinal roundworms) and external parasites (such as mites and lice) in cattle and swine. The active ingredient in Dectomax is doramectin, which belongs to the macrocyclic lactone class of compounds.

It is administered as a subcutaneous injection, meaning it is injected under the skin of the animal. The specific dosage can vary based on the animal's weight and the type of parasite being targeted. It's crucial to follow the recommended dosage instructions provided by a veterinarian. Dectomax is commonly used in cattle and swine.

It's important to carefully follow the product's instructions and take necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the people handling the medication.

Indications:

Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, eyeworms, warbles, lice, mange mites and ticks.

Sheep: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, mangemites and nasalbots.

Pigs: For treatment of mange mites, gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, kidney worms and sucking lice in pigs

Dosage:

Cattle: 1ml per 50kg (200mcg/kg) bodyweight, administered in the region of the neck by subcutaneous injection.

Sheep: 1ml per 50kg (200mcg/kg) bodyweight, administered in the region of the neck by intramuscular injection.  

To treat sheep scab, a dosage of 1ml per33kg (300mcg/kg) bodyweight administered in the neck by intramuscular injection.

Pigs: A single treatment of 1ml per 33kg (300mcg/kg) bodyweight, administered by intramuscular injection.

See datasheet for dosage for pigs <16kg

Dosage for cattle: 1 ml per 50 kg of bodyweight 

Body Weight	Dose Volume	Doses Per Pack
		250ml	500ml
50kg	1ml	250	500
100kg	2 ml	125	250
150kg	3 ml	83	166
200kg	4 ml	63	125
250kg	5 ml	50	100
300kg	6 ml	42	83
350kg	7 ml	36	71
400kg	8 ml	31	62
450kg	9 ml	28	55
500kg	10 ml	25	50
550kg	11 ml	23	45
600kg	12 ml	21	42

Dosage for Sheep:  1 ml per 50 kg of bodyweight 

Body Weight	Dose Volume	Doses Per Pack
		250ml	500ml
50kg	1ml	250	500
100kg	2 ml	125	250
150kg	3 ml	83	166

Dosage for Pigs: 1ml per 33kg of bodyweight

Body Weight	Dose Volume	Doses Per Pack
		250ml	500ml
33kg	1ml	250	500
66kg	2 ml	125	250
99kg	3 ml	83	166
132kg	4 ml	63	125

Always read the label and all enclosed information for Dectomax Injection before administering to animals!

Withdrawal:

Cattle:

MEAT AND OFFAL: 70 days

MILK: The product is not permitted for use in lactating cows used to produce milk for human

Do not use in dry dairy cows including pregnant dairy heifers within 60 days prior to calving.

Sheep:

MEAT AND OFFAL: 70 days

MILK: The product is not permitted for use in lactating sheep used to produce milk for human consumption.

Pigs:

MEAT AND OFFAL: 77 days