Albex 10% w/v Oral Suspension

Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation
may continue to cough for some weeks after infection.
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase
the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective
therapy:
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over and extended period of time.
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misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing
device (if any).
Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further
investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test).
Where results strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, an
anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class having a different
mode of action should be used.
Resistance to benzimidazoles (which includes albendazole) has been
reported in Teladorsagia Haemonchus, Cooper and Trichostrongylus species
in small ruminants in a number of countries, including the EU. Resistance to
albendazole has been reported in Cooperia and Teladorsagia species in cattle
in developed countries such as New Zealand. Therefore the use of this
product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information
about susceptibility of nematodes and recommendations on how to limit
further selection for resistance to anthelmintics.

i. Special precautions for use in animals
Not to be diluted or mixed with other products.
Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region during dosing,
particularly in sheep.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To
reduce the risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with a
veterinary surgeon.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after use.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01687/2025
Avoid direct contact with the product.
Wear suitable protective clothing including impermeable rubber gloves.
In the event of accidental eye exposure, flush eye thoroughly with running
water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
In the event of accidental skin exposure, wash the effected area with soap
and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.