Albex 10%

Albex 10% is a broad spectrum multi-purpose anthelmintic oral drench for the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke in cattle and sheep.  The product is ovicidal against fluke and roundworm eggs. Each ml of Albex 10% contains 100 mg albendazole.

In cattle it is active against the following species:

Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Bunostomum, Cooperia and Strongyloides spp. It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Cooperia and Ostertagia

Lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparus

Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.

Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.

In sheep it is active against benzimidazole-susceptible strains of the following species:

Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus (including N. battus), Chabertia and Oesophagostomum. It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia,

Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria

Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.

Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.

Albex 10% is ovicidal and will kill fluke and roundworm eggs, thus reducing pasture contamination.

Special Warnings:

• Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption.
• Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation may continue to cough for some weeks after infection.
• Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon.
• Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region when dosing, particularly in sheep. 

Dosage:

For oral administration using properly calibrated dosing equipment. Estimate bodyweight accurately.

One ml of Albex 10% contains 100 mg Albendazole.

Cattle:

Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs.

Dosage: Approximately 7.5 mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.

Fluke and worm dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in cattle.

Dosage: Approximately 10 mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.

Sheep:

Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs.

Dosage: Approximately 5 mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.

Fluke and Worm Dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in sheep.

Dosage: Approximately 7.5 mg albendazole per kg bodyweight.

Withdrawal Period:

• Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment.
• Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 14 days after the last treatment.
• Sheep must not be slaughtered for human consumption until after 4 days after the last treatment.
• Milk intended for human consumption may be taken from cows only after 60 hours from the last treatment