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Premadex 0.5% w/v Pour-on Solution

Active ingredient: Ivermectin

Form

Spot-on

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd

VMD MA No.

08749/5081

What it's used for

For the treatment of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, warbles, mites and lice: Gastro-intestinal roundworms (adults and fou...

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Clinical information

Premadex 0.5% w/v Pour-on Solution — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms,
warbles, mites and lice:
Gastro-intestinal roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae):
Ostertagia ostertagi)
Haemonchus placei
Trichostrongylus axei
Trichostrongylus colubriformis
Cooperia spp
Oesophagostomum radiatum
Strongyloides papillosus (adult)
Lungworms (adult and fourth stage larvae):
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eye worms (adult):
Thelazia spp
Warbles (parasitic stages):
Hypoderma bovis
Hypoderma lineatum
Mites:
Chorioptes bovis (reduction of infestation)
Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01811/2025
Sucking lice:
Linognathus vituli
Haematopinus eurysternus
Biting Lice:
Damalinia bovis
The product given at the recommended dosage of 500 micrograms/kg bodyweight, has
persistent activity against
days after treatment, only if the whole herd is treated simultaneously. It also has a
persistent activity against acquired
during the first 21 days after treatment and (lungworm) acquired
during the first 28 days after treatment. It also has a persistent activity on horn flies
(Haematobia irritans) for 28 days after treatment, partial efficacy may last for up to 35 days
post application. Occasionally variable activity may be observed against
placei (L4), Cooperia spp, Trichostrongylus axei and Trichostrongylus colubriformis.
For single topical administration
Dosage: 1 ml per 10 kg bodyweight (based on a recommended dose of 500
micrograms/kg bodyweight).
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as
accurately as possible.
If animals are to be treated collectively rather than individually they should be grouped
according to their bodyweight and dosed accordingly, in order to avoid under- or over-
dosing.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01811/2025
Administration: Pour-on use. The formulation should be applied along the mid-line of the
back in a narrow strip between the withers and tailhead. The product should be used with
appropriate dosing equipment. The interval between 2 treatments should be at least 28
days.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
The product has been formulated for topical application specifically for cattle. It should not
be administered to other species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs,
may occur.
Occasionally slight irritation at the application site may occur. However, usually these
irritations rapidly disappear without treatment.
Cattle should not be treated when hair or hide is wet. Rain falling on cattle in less than two
hours after dosing may result in reduced efficacy. However, the efficacy of the product
against established infections of O. ostertagi is not adversely affected if the
hide is wet or if rain falls shortly after treatment.
Do not apply to areas of skin that may have mange scabs or other lesions or to areas
contaminated with mud or manure.
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:
- Too frequent and repeated use of anthelmintics from the same class, over an extended
period of time.
- Underdosing, which may be due to underestimation of body weight, misadministration
of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing device.
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 ivermectin has been reported in Ostertagia ostertagi
use of this product should be based on local (region, farm) epidemiological information
about susceptibility of this helminth species and recommendations on how to limit further
selection for resistance to anthelmintics.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01811/2025

Special precautions for use in animals
Ivermectins may not be well tolerated in all non-target species. Cases of intolerance with
fatal outcome are reported in dogs, especially Collies, Old English Sheepdogs and related
breeds or crosses, and also in turtles/tortoises. To avoid secondary reactions due to the
death of
administer the product at the end of the period of warble fly activity and before the larvae
reach their resting site. As Ivermectin is extremely dangerous to fish and aquatic life,
treated animals should not have direct access to surface water and ditches during
treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
The product may be irritating to human skin and eyes and the user should be careful not to
apply it to himself or other persons. Operators should wear rubber gloves and boots with a
waterproof coat when applying the product. Protective clothing should be washed after
use. Use only in well-ventilated areas or outdoors.
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Keep away from heat, spark, open flame or other source of ignition. Do not eat, drink or
smoke whilst handling the product.
As absorption through skin can occur, in the event of accidental skin contact the affected
area should be washed immediately with soap and water.
If accidental eye exposure occurs, flush the eyes immediately with water and seek medical
attention. Wash hands after use.
None known
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE – keep away from heat, sparks, open flame or other sources of
ignition. Close container when not in use. Bottles should remain upright during storage.
Protect from light.
Meat and offal: 28 days
Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating cattle producing milk for human consumption. Do
not use in non-lactating dairy cows including pregnant dairy heifers within 60 days
prior to calving.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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