Fasinex® 100 (triclabendazole)

Product Type

Oral drench for the treatment and control of liver fluke infection (fascioliasis) in sheep, goats and cattle.

Properties

Fasinex® is a ready-to-use oral drench.

The active ingredient in Fasinex is triclabendazole (100g/L). Fasinex is effective against triclabendazole-sensitive strains of Fasciola hepatica. Triclabendazole has unique efficacy against Early Immature, Immature and mature stages of Liver Fluke. This makes it particularly useful for treating outbreaks of acute and chronic fascioliasis, and for the strategic control of Fasciola infections.

The efficacy of Fasinex against all three stages of liver fluke also accelerates the recovery of health, and thus productivity.

Indications

For the treatment of triclabendazole-sensitive Early Immature, Immature and Mature Liver Fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in sheep, cattle and goats.

Dosage and Administration

The recommended dose rate is:

• Cattle: 6mL per 50kg body weight
• Sheep: 1mL per 10kg body weight

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.

Fasinex is given by a single oral administration and is palatable to sheep, goats and cattle.

Suspensions shaken well are suitable for most drenching guns. Wash out equipment with water after use.

Fasinex may be given to lambs, pregnant or lactating ewes and does, or weak or debilitated animals. Fasinex may be given to calves, pregnant cows or weak or debilitated animals.

A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment. Dose the mob to the heaviest animal (by liveweight) in each group. DO NOT underdose. Where there is a large variation in size within the group, dose rate should be based on the label directions for each weight range. Drafting into two or more lines may be appropriate, to avoid excessive overdosing.

In areas where Black Disease is known to occur, adequate vaccination procedures are advised.

For parasite management recommendations for your area to reduce development of resistance, contact your local veterinarian or animal health adviser.

Withholding Period

MEAT – DO NOT USE less than 21 days before slaughter for human consumption.

EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL – Sheep: 63 days. Cattle: 56 days.

MILK – DO NOT USE in lactating animals where milk or milk products may be used for human consumption. DO NOT USE less than 21 days before calving, lambing or kidding in cows, ewes or does where milk and milk products from treated animals may be used for human consumption. Lambs or kids fed this milk should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 7 days. Calves fed this milk should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 10 days.

See product label for full instructions.

Formulations and Packaging

Fasinex is a ready-to-use, free-flowing suspension.

Fasinex 100 (100g/L triclabendazole) is available in the following sizes:

• 2.2L
• 10L

Safety

This product is harmful if absorbed via skin contact or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and wash hands after use. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Ph: 131126).

This container can be recycled if it is clean, dry, free of visible residue and has the drumMUSTER logo visible. Triple or pressure rinse container for disposal. Dispose of rinsate or any undiluted chemical according to State legislative requirements. Wash outside of the counter and the cap. Store cleaned container in a sheltered place with cap removed. It will then be acceptable for recycling at any drumMUSTER collection or similar container management program site. The cap should not be replaced but may be taken seperately.

This product is dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams with the drench or used container.