Manufacturer: Pfizer Animal Health Registered Name Dectomax Pour-On Endectocide Composition Doramectin 5 g/L. Actions Doramectin is a persistant, broad spectrum, macrocyclic lactone which produces paralysis in exposed parasites, which in turn leads to expulsion of the parasite from the host animal. Doramectin acts by binding to nematode and arthropod glutamate-gated receptors, which are closely associated with GABA-gated sites, resulting in the activation of chloride ion channels and subsequent neuromuscular blockade. Indications Control of the following parasites in cattle. Small brown stomach worm (Ostertagia ostertagi) including inhibited larvae, barber's pole worm (Haemonchus placei), stomach hair worm (Trichostrongylus axei), black scour worm (T. colubriformis), small intestinal worm (Cooperia oncophora) including inhibited larvae, C. pectinata including inhibited larvae, C. punctata including inhibited larvae, hookworm* (Bunostomum phlebotomum), nodule worm (Oesophagostomum radiatum), whipworm (Trichuris sp.), thin necked intestinal worm* (Nematodirus spathiger), lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus) and eyeworm* (Thelazia sp.). * = adults only. Sucking lice (Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, Solenopotes capillatus), biting lice (Bovicola bovis), buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua), cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) and mange mites (Chorioptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis) (the latter not present in Australia). Dectomax provides sustained protection against re-infestation with the following parasites for up to 35 days: O. ostertagi, C. pectinata, C. punctata, H. placei and T. axei. It provides sustained protection against re-infestation with the following parasites for up to 21 days: C. oncophora, B. phlebotomum and Oe. radiatum, as well as protection against D. viviparus for up to 28 days, and against buffalo fly (H. irritans exigua) for up to 14 days. Precautions Safety directions. Poisonous if swallowed. May irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product, wear a face shield or goggles. Wash hands after use. After each day's use, wash face shield and goggles. Use only in a well ventilated environment. Product is flammable; keep away from heat, sparks, open flame and other sources of ignition. First aid. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126. If product gets in eyes, wash out immediately with water. Withholding Periods Meat. 42 days. Milk. Nil. Export Slaughter Interval 42 days. Dosage and Administration 1 mL/10 kg bodyweight through a pour-on applicator along the centre of the backline, from the base of the neck to the rump. The dose rate should be based on the heaviest animal in the weight range.
