Description

Product Name: Ivermectin Injection 1%
Active Ingredient: Ivermectin (10 mg/mL)
Formulation: Sterile solution for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow solution

Therapeutic Category:
Antiparasitic (Macrocyclic Lactone)

Endectocide (Effective against internal and external parasites)

Indications:
Treatment and control of endoparasites (e.g., gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms) and ectoparasites (e.g., mites, lice) in cattle, swine, sheep, and other livestock.

Used in veterinary medicine for parasitic infections caused by nematodes and arthropods.

Dosage & Administration:
Dosage: Typically 0.2 mg/kg body weight (1 mL per 50 kg body weight).

Route: Subcutaneous (SC) or intramuscular (IM) injection.

Frequency: Usually administered as a single dose; repeat if necessary based on veterinary advice.

Pharmacology:
Ivermectin binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasites, causing paralysis and death.

Highly effective against nematodes and arthropods but not against tapeworms or flukes.