The U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDS) has authorized DectoGard, the primary generic doramectin topical answer for remedy and management of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle.
DectoGard is an antiparasitic drug that accommodates the identical energetic ingredient (doramectin topical answer) in the identical focus and dosage kind because the authorized model identify drug product, Dectomax (doramectin topical answer), which was first authorized to be used in cattle on September 16, 1997. Moreover, information show that residues in meals merchandise derived from cattle handled with DectoGard won’t characterize a public well being concern when the product is used in line with the label.
The product labeling instructs folks dealing with or administering DectoGard to maintain the product away from warmth, sparks, open flame, and different sources of ignition as a result of it’s flammable. The labeling additionally signifies that DectoGard could also be irritating to human pores and skin and eyes, and customers must be cautious to not apply it to themselves or to different folks. Folks dealing with DectoGard ought to put on protecting clothes together with a long-sleeved shirt, protecting gloves, and boots with a water-resistant coat when making use of the product. Protecting clothes must be washed after use. If unintentional pores and skin contact happens, customers ought to wash the affected space instantly with cleaning soap and water. If unintentional eye publicity happens, customers ought to flush the eyes instantly with water and get medical consideration.
DectoGard is provided in 1 liter, 2.5 liter, and 5 liter multi-dose containers. It’s accessible over-the-counter and is run topically at a dosage of 500 mcg doramectin per kg (227 mcg/lb) of physique weight. Every mL accommodates 5 mg of doramectin, adequate to deal with 22 lb (10 kg) of physique weight.
DectoGard is sponsored by Aurora Pharmaceutical Inc., based mostly in Northfield, Minnesota.
