BIMECTIN- ivermectin paste

Bimectin by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Bimectin by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bimeda, Inc., Bimeda-MTC Animal Health. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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INDICATIONS & USAGE

INDICATIONS:  Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.  Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste provides effective treatment and control of the following parasites in horses.  Large Strongyles (adults)- Strongylus vulgaris (also early forms in blood vessels), S. edentatus (also tissue stages), S. equinus, Triodontophorus spp. including T. brevicauda and T. serratus and Craterostomum acuticaudatum; Small Strongyles (adults, including those resistant to some benzimidazole class compounds)- Coronocyclus spp. including C. coronatus, C. labiatus and C. labratus, Cyathostomum spp. including C. catinatum and C. pateratum, Cylicocyclus spp. including C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus, and C. brevicapsulatus, Cylicodontophorus spp.; Cylicostephanus spp. including C. calicatus, C. goldi, C. longibursatus, and C. minutus and Petrovinema poculatum; Small Strongyles - Fourth-stage larvae; Pinworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae)- Oxyuris equi, Ascarids (adults, third-stage and fourth-stage larvae)- Parascaris equorum; Hairworms (adults)- Trichostrogylus axei, Large-mouth Stomach Worms (adults)- Habronema muscae, Bots (oral and gastric stages)- Gasterophilus spp. including G. intestinalis and G. nasalis; Lungworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae)- Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Intestinal Threadworms (adults)- Strongyloides westeri, Summer Sores caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous third-stage larvae; Dermatitis caused by neck threadworm microfilariae, Onchocerca sp.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:  This syringe contains sufficient paste to treat one 1250 lb horse at the recommended dose rate of 91 mcg invermectin per lb (200 mcg/kg) body weight.  Each weight marking on the syringe plunger delivers enough paste to treat 250 lb body weight.

(1)  While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking.  (2)  Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right.  (3)  Make sure that the horse's mouth contains no feed.  (4)  Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe.  (5)  Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth at the space between the teeth.  (6)  Depress the plunger as far as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue.  (7) Immediately raise the horse's head for a few seconds after dosing.

PARASITE CONTROL PROGRAM:  All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals and yearlings.  Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate.  Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs.  Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste effectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes and bots of horses.  Regular treatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis caused by Strongylus vulgaris.

DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES:  Broad-spectrum Control - Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste kills important internal parasites, including bots and the arterial stages of S. vulgaris, with a singe dose.  Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste is a potent antiparasitic agent that is neither a benzimidazole nor an organophosphate.

USER SAFETY WARNINGS

ANIMAL SAFETY:  Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste may be used in horses of all ages, including mares at any stage of pregnancy.  Stallions may be treated without adversely affecting their fertility.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

STORE BETWEEN 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F)

Excursions between 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F) are permitted.

WARNINGS

WARNING:  Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Not for use in humans.  Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.  Refrain from smoking and eating when handling.  Wash hands after use.  Avoid contact with eyes.  The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information.  To report adverse reactions in users, to obtain more information or to obtain MSDS, contact Bimeda, Inc. at 1-888-524-6332.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS: Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste hs been formulated specifically for use in horses only.  This product should not be used in other animal species as adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.

ENVIRONMENTAL WARNING

Environmental Safety:  Ivermectin and excreted ivermectin residues may adversely affect aquatic organisms.  Do not contaminate ground or surface water.  Dispose of the syringe in an approved landfill or by incineration.

INFORMATION FOR OWNERS/CAREGIVERS

INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS:  Swelling and itching reactions after treatment with Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste have occurred in horses carrying heavy infections of neck threadworm (Onchocerca sp. microfilariae).  These reactions were most likely the result of microfilariae dying in large numbers.  Symptomatic treatment may be advisable.  Consult your veterinarian should any such reactions occur.  Healing of summer sores involving extensive tissue changes may require other appropriate therapy in conjunction with treatment with Bimectin® (ivermectin) Paste.  Reinfection, and measures for its prevention, should also be considered.  Consult your veterinarian if the condition does not improve.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BIMECTIN 
ivermectin paste

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 61133-6012
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Ivermectin (UNII: 8883YP2R6D) (Ivermectin - UNII:8883YP2R6D)	Ivermectin	18.7 mg  in 1 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 61133-6012-1	6.08 g in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANADA	ANADA200326	01/19/2005

Labeler - Bimeda, Inc. (060492923)

Registrant - Bimeda, Inc. (060492923)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bimeda-MTC Animal Health		256232216	manufacture