Description
Dectomax (active ingredient: doramectin 1%) is a long-acting, broad-spectrum injectable parasiticide solution for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. It effectively treats and controls a wide range of internal and external parasites with a single dose.
Key Product Details & Uses
Dectomax works by modulating chloride ion channel activity in the nervous systems of nematodes and arthropods, causing paralysis and death of the parasites. In mammals, the active ingredient does not readily penetrate the central nervous system, which provides a wide margin of safety when used as directed.
It is used to treat and control the following parasites:
| Species | Internal Parasites Controlled | External Parasites Controlled |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms | Suckling lice, mange mites, single-host ticks, screwworms, sand tampans |
| Sheep & Goats | Gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, nasal worm larvae | Sheep scab and itch mites, aids in blowfly control |
| Pigs | Roundworms, lungworms | Sarcoptic mange mites, lice |
Administration and Dosage
Dectomax is administered via subcutaneous (under the skin) or intramuscular injection.
- Cattle: 1 mL per 50 kg body weight (200 µg doramectin/kg).
- Sheep & Goats: 1 mL per 50 kg body weight (200 µg doramectin/kg), or up to 1.5 mL per 50 kg for sheep scab treatment.
- Pigs: 1 mL per 33 kg body weight (300 µg doramectin/kg).
Warnings and Precautions
- For Animal Use Only: The product is not for human consumption.
- Species Sensitivity: Do not use in dogs, especially Collie breeds and related crosses, as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities, may occur.
- Milk Withdrawal: Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, or in animals producing milk for human consumption.
- Meat Withdrawal: Animals cannot be slaughtered for human consumption within 35 days (cattle, sheep, goats) or 24-28 days (swine, depending on region) of the last treatment.
- Environmental Safety: Doramectin is dangerous to fish and aquatic organisms.
- Vaccination: It is recommended to vaccinate sheep and goats against pulpy kidney before treatment.
