Albazanid

Albendazole + Oxyclozanide Boluses / Albazanid® 

What is Albendazole + Oxyclozanide?

Albendazole, Oxyclozanide

Albendazole + Oxyclozanide Boluses are a combination anthelmintic drug used to treat and control parasitic infections due to roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms, amphistomes and liver flukes. It's also used for the control of Fascioliasis and Paramphistomiasis. It is also effective against moniezia tapeworm segments.

The combination of Albendazole and Oxyclozanide is an effective treatment for both adult and larval stages. It is an effective prophylaxis and treatment of worm infections in many different kinds of animals such as cows, goats, and sheep. Albendazole has a rapid mechanism of action (1 to 3 hours after ingestion), while oxyclozanide has a slow mechanism of action, taking as long as 24 hours after oral ingestion.

Albendazole belongs to the drug class called benzimidazole anthelmintics. It exhibits broad-spectrum action against many varieties of worms, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes of domestic animals and humans. The active ingredient works by inhibiting tubulin polymerization. As an effect, the worm's ability to utilize glucose is impaired, which results in immobilization and death.

Oxyclozanide is a salicylanilide anthelmintic. It works by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation. This drug is used primarily to control fascioliasis in ruminants.

It is important to note that Albendazole + Oxyclozanide Boluses are for veterinary purposes only. This formulation is intended to be prescribed by a veterinary doctor or animal care specialist for an animal.

Indications :

Used for the treatment of the following parasitic infections :

•    Gastrointestinal roundworms, such as: hookworms, Chabertia spp., Cooperia spp., bloodworms (Haemonchus spp.), neck threadworms (Nematodirus spp.), nodular worms (Oesophagostomum spp.), Ostertagia spp., Strongylus spp., and hair worms (Trichostrongylus spp.).
•      Lungworms, such as: Dictyocaulus viviparus (the large lungworm of cattle) and Dictyocaulus filaria (the large or common lungworm of sheep).
•      Tapeworms, such as: Moniezia expansa.
• Adult liver flukes, such as: the common liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) and the small liver fluke (Dicrocoelium dendriticum).

Dosage and Administration :

Administer orally, either directly by mouth or using a bolus gun.

Cattle :

• Fascioliasis (liver fluke infection): 1 bolus per 40 kg body weight (equivalent to 10 mg albendazole/kg body weight)
• Nematode and cestode infections: 1 bolus per 55 kg body weight (equivalent to 7.5 mg albendazole/kg body weight)

Sheep :

• Fascioliasis (liver fluke infection): 1 bolus per 50 kg body weight
• Nematode and cestode infections: 1 bolus per 80 kg body weight

Repeat the dose after 14 days.

Precautions :

Do NOT use Albendazole + Oxyclozanide Boluses for an animal that:

• has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• is pregnant or lactating.
• is a pigeon or a dove.

Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution if an animal: has liver disease.

There are known interactions between Albendazole and other drugs, including cimetidine, dexamethasone, and praziquantel.

Always wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. Pregnant women should not handle Albendazole products, as it can be absorbed through direct skin contact.

Side Effects :

A mild cough may occur in some animals.