RAFOXIN
RAFOXANIDE ORAL SUSPENSION 3.75% W/V
COMPOSITION
| Rafoxanide | 3.75% w/v |
| Aqueous Base | Q.S. |
INDICATIONS
Rafoxanide is a halogenated salicylanilide, it is highly effective in cases of facsioliasis&haemonchiasis and is mainly indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic liver flukes infestation in sheep and cattle.
IN SHEEP
Rafoxanide suspension is a highly effective remedy for treatment and control of adult and immature liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and fasciolagigantica more than 6 weeks). All strains of adults and immature flukes, and all larval stages of the sheep nasal warm.
IN CATTLE
Rafoxanide suspension is used in the treatment and control of adult and immature liver flukes (Fosciolagigentica, and fasciola hepatica (more than 6 weeks) and adult worms of Haemenchus species.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- RAFOXIN Suspension should be taken orally.
- Shake well before use.
- Sheep, Cattle: 7.5 mg / kg
- The dose is given orally without dilution and can be repeated 4 – 6 weeks later or as prescribed by the veterinarian.
The recommended doses range from 5 to 15 mg/kg rafoxanide is generally administered by oral route by gavage and/or by the intraruminal route. However, rafoxanide can also be used at a dose of 3 mg/kg by subcutaneous route, but this therapeutic regimen and this administration route are not defended in this submission.
Rafoxanide had no effects up to a single administration of 100 mg/kg administered by intraduodenal route in dogs on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems or by oral route in mice on the locomotion activity, on hexobarbital sleeping time and on the intestinal motility (charcoal propulsion test). In rats, a single oral dose of 10 mg/kg of rafoxanide did not induce adverse effects on urine output and urinary electrolytes. In another in vivo test in rats to study the influence of rafoxanide on blood coagulation, no effects were reported on the prothrombin time test and activated partial thromboplastin time up to 30 and 100 mg/kg respectively.
In rats, rafoxanide was administered orally at doses of 0, 0.75, 3 and 12 mg/kg per day. An increase of pup deaths throughout the lactation period was reported.
Rafoxanide had no effects up to a single administration of 100 mg/kg administered by intraduodenal route in dogs on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems or by oral route in mice on the locomotion activity, on hexobarbital sleeping time and on the intestinal motility (charcoal propulsion test). In rats, a single oral dose of 10 mg/kg of rafoxanide did not induce adverse effects on urine output and urinary electrolytes. In another in vivo test in rats to study the influence of rafoxanide on blood coagulation, no effects were reported on the prothrombin time test and activated partial thromboplastin time up to 30 and 100 mg/kg respectively.
In rats, rafoxanide was administered orally at doses of 0, 0.75, 3 and 12 mg/kg per day. An increase of pup deaths throughout the lactation period was reported.
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Dosing recommendation for RAFOXANIDE
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| CATTLE | ||
| Delivery | Parasites | Dose(against rafoxanide-susceptible parasates) |
| Oral | Gastrointestinal roundworms | 7.5-10 mg/kg |
| Oral | Fasciola hepatica | 7.5-10 mg/kg |
| Subcutaneous | Gastrointestinal roundworms | 3 mg/kg |
| Subcutaneous | Fasciola hepatica | 3 mg/kg |
| SHEEP & GOATS | ||
| Delivery | Parasites | Dose(against rafoxanide-susceptible parasates) |
| Oral | Gastrointestinal roundworms | 7.5-10 mg/kg |
| Oral | Oestrus ovis | 7.5-10 mg/kg |
| Oral | Fasciola hepatica | 7.5-10 mg/kg |
| SOUTHAMERICAN CAMELIDS | ||
| Delivery | Parasites | Dose(against rafoxanide-susceptible parasates) |
| Oral | Fasciola hepatica | 7.5-10 mg-kg |
- CATEGORY : Anthelmintic for Cattles, sheep and goats.
- STORAGE : Store in cool dark place, below 25°C. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
