Ovidrench S & C 10% w/v 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 dosing.
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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an 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 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 , , and species in small
ruminants in a number of countries, including the EU. Resistance to
albendazole has been reported in and species in cattle
in developed countries such as in New Zealand. Therefore the use of this
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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.
To reduce this risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with a veterinary
surgeon.

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.
i) Special precautions for use in animals
Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region when
dosing, particularly in sheep.
Do not administer other cobalt and selenium supplements
concurrently unless specifically advised by your vet. Not to be
diluted.
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. In the
event of accidental skin exposure, wash the affected areas with soap
and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash hands
after use.