Generic Formulation

Diminazene Aceturate

Indication

Babesiosis, trypanosomiasis and other blood protozoa.

Contraindications

Narrow safety margin — do not exceed the stated dose. Care in camels and in debilitated animals.

Side Effects

Injection-site swelling; at high doses, neurological signs from haemorrhagic damage to the brainstem, which is often fatal.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use only where the benefit justifies the risk.

Dose Guidance

DogIM

Dose

3.5

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Dogs are sensitive to neurotoxicity - do not repeat within 21 days. Verify against the product label before use.

CattleIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

3.5 mg/kg for babesiosis; up to 7 mg/kg for trypanosomiasis. Narrow safety margin - do not exceed. Verify against the product label before use.

GoatIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Verify against the product label before use.

SheepIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

3.5 mg/kg for babesiosis; up to 7 mg/kg for trypanosomiasis. Narrow safety margin - do not exceed. Verify against the product label before use.

CowIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

3.5 mg/kg for babesiosis; up to 7 mg/kg for trypanosomiasis. Narrow safety margin - do not exceed. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIM

Dose

3.5 – 7

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

3.5 mg/kg for babesiosis; up to 7 mg/kg for trypanosomiasis. Narrow safety margin - do not exceed. Verify against the product label before use.

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