Benzimole 25 mg/ml SC Oral Suspension

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 an extended period of time.
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Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further
investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test).
Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular
anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and
having a different mode of action should be used.
Resistance to benzimidazoles (which includes albendazole) has been reported in
Teladorsagia, Haemonchus, Cooperia and Trichostrongylus species in small
ruminants in a number of countries including the EU. Resistance to albendazole
has been reported in Cooperia and
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.
Selenium and cobalt are included as nutritional supplements and are not intended
to be used therapeutically. Administration of ionophores to lambs has been shown
to enhance selenium bioavailability. Concurrent administration of ionophores and
Benzimole 25 mg/ml SC may therefore lead to an increased risk of selenium
toxicity.
Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation may
continue to cough for some weeks after treatment.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Do not administer other cobalt and selenium supplements concurrently
unless advised by you veterinary surgeon. Not to be diluted
ii) Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum. 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 affected area with soap and water. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention. Wash hands after use.