Triclafas Drench 5% w/v Oral Suspension

Should not be used in sheep less than 7 weeks old
Care should be taken to avoid the following practises because they increase the
risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy:
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extended period of time.
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misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing device (if any).

Revised: March 2013
AN: 01565/2012
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 triclabendazole has been reported in Fasciola species in small
ruminants in a number of countries, including the EU. Therefore the use of this
product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information about
susceptibility of trematodes and recommendations on how to limit further selection
for resistance to anthelmintics.
Reduction of snail populations
In addition to therapeutic dosing of animals it is advisable to take measures to
reduce the population of the mud snail, Lymnea truncatula which acts as the
intermediate host for Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke). This can be achieved by
improving drainage. Alternatively, fencing-off wet areas where snails are prevalent,
for example around streams or ponds, will prevent sheep grazing areas of high snail
burdens.

i. Special precautions for use in animals
Only use for liverfluke strains susceptible to triclabendazole. Care must be
taken not to damage the mouth or pharyngeal region when dosing. Clean
drenching equipment before and after use. Shake container before use. Use
unaltered product from the original container.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
When using the product do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash splashes from
eyes and skin immediately. Take off any contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.