Endospec SC 25 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cattle and Sheep

Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation may
continue to cough for some weeks after treatment.
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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class, over an extended period of time.
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weight, 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
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
Cooperia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, and
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.

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i) Special precautions for use in animals
Not to be diluted or mixed with other products.
Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
The product should only be used in areas where deficiencies of cobalt and selenium
are likely to occur. If in any doubt seek the advice of a veterinary surgeon.
Do not administer other cobalt and selenium supplements concurrently unless
specifically advised by your veterinary surgeon.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this
risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with a veterinary surgeon.
Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region when dosing, particularly
in sheep.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
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. Wash
hands after use.