Imizol 100ml

Product description

Imizol kills redwater (Babesiosis) and tick‑borne gallsickness (Anaplasmosis) organisms in cattle. It also prevents Asiatic redwater for up to 4 weeks and African redwater for up to 8 weeks in cattle.

INDICATIONS
Imizol^® kills redwater (Babesiosis) and tick-borne gallsickness (Anaplasmosis) organisms in cattle. It also prevents Asiatic redwater for up to 4 weeks and African redwater for up to 8 weeks in cattle.

COMPOSITION
Contains: Imidocarb dipropionate 12 % m/v

POISONOUS

WARNINGS

• Withdrawal period:
  • Milk from treated cows should not be used for human consumption within 6 days of treatment.
  • Animals intended for human consumption should not be slaughtered within 213 days of treatment.
• Imizol^® should only be used for preventive purposes in consultation with a veterinarian who must be fully conversant with local conditions pertaining to redwater infections/control as well as tick control for the area, farm or herd involved.
• Imizol^® is not recommended for use after the expiry date (2 years after date of manufacture) as it may be ineffective and may even be harmful to the animal.
• Under certain circumstances of high challenge, virulent strains of Asiatic redwater cases may develop as early as 18 days after administering Imizol^®.
• Vaccine warning: After treatment with Imizol^® (2,5 ml/100 kg body mass) cattle cannot be effectively vaccinated against Asiatic redwater for 8 weeks and against African redwater for 16 weeks.
• Note to physician: This product in animal studies has been shown to be nephrotoxic and this should he borne in mind in the treatment of humans following accidental injection.
• Antidote: No specific antidotes exist. Symptomatic treatment is indicated.
• Dispose of empty containers according to local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
• Although this vaccine has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

• Sterilise all injection apparatus and use a separate clean sharp needle for each animal.
• Swab the rubber seal of the bottle with methylated spirit immediately before puncturing with a needle.
• A swelling may occur at the injection site in some animals. These disappear without forming abscesses.
• There may be slight salivation after treatment.
• The dose must be administered strictly according to body mass and must not be exceeded.
• Take care to avoid accidental injection of operators.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
Shake well before use.

DOSAGE
DO NOT REPEAT THE DOSE WITHIN 4 WEEKS
Administration

• The dose rate must not be exceeded, and the treatment must not be repeated within 4 weeks. If there is no improvement within 24 hours consult your veterinarian.
• Inject subcutaneously or intramuscularly only (neck region or areas of least value).
• MUST NOT BE USED INTRAVENOUSLY.

Examples of the use of Imizol^® for prevention of redwater
NB: Only on the advice and recommendation of a veterinarian for each set of circumstances.

• Outbreak of redwater in a herd.
• Movement of susceptible cattle into tick areas.
• Movement of susceptible animals through a redwater area.
• Movement of a herd of tick infested cattle into tick free country containing clean susceptible cattle.
• Purchase of cattle of unknown origin, i.e. susceptible or carrier cattle.
• Animals taken to shows or sales where there is a risk of redwater.
• To reduce the losses from redwater in feedlot cattle on their introduction.

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