Flukiver®
Flukiver®
Flukiver 5% is an oral suspension containing containing closantel, for the treatment of Haemonchus contortus (Barber Pole worm) infection in sheep and lambs.
Key Features
- Flukiver is in a unique drug class as a salicylanilide
- Flukiver can be an alternative treatment option when benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus Contortus (Barber Pole Worms are present)
Packs available
Flukiver is available in a 2.5 L jug
Flukiver Product Information
Dosage
Administration
Withdrawal periods
Dosage of Flukiver
The dose rate is 1 ml Flukiver per 5kg bodyweight (so 10mg closantel/kg bodyweight).
Assess bodyweight accurately before calculating the dosage. If treating animals collectively rather than individually, group animals according to their bodyweight and dose accordingly, to avoid under or overdosing.
Dose rates for Flukiver
Animal weight (kg) | Dose (ml) | Number of doses per 2.5 L pack |
Up to 5 | 1 | 2500 |
6 - 10 | 2 | 1250 |
11 - 20 | 4 | 625 |
21 - 30 | 6 | 416 |
31 - 40 | 8 | 312 |
41 - 50 | 10 | 250 |
51 - 60 | 12 | 208 |
61 - 70 | 14 | 178 |
71 - 80 | 16 | 156 |
For each additional 5kg bodyweight add 1 ml to the dose.
The label contains complete use information, including cautions and warnings. Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions.
Special warnings
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 this anthelmintic, or other anthelmintics from the same class, over an extended period of time.
- Administration of a subtherapeutic dose, either intentionally or inadvertently, through underestimating the weight of the individual animal, failure to administer the product correctly or inaccurate calibration of the dosing device.
Suspected cases of anthelmintic resistance, e.g. failure of resolution of haemonchosis after treatment, 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.
To reduce the risk of anthelmintic resistance, dosing programs should be discussed with a veterinarian.
Special precautions for use in animals
- When using a drenching gun, take care not to injure the mouth or pharynx. Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Adverse events that have been reported have been associated with overdose of the product. Clinical signs of acute overdosage are decreased vision, blindness, anorexia, incoordination and general weakness.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals.
- This product is harmful if ingested and may be irritating to skin and eyes.
- When handling the product, avoid ingestion, inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Wear nitrile rubber gloves. Do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands after handling.
- In case of accidental skin or eye exposure, rinse the affected area with water. In case of accidental ingestion, rinse mouth with water. If symptoms occur, seek medical advice immediately.
- Keep out of reach of children.
