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Moxidectin / Proheart / moxidecton

MOXIDECTIN

Category

Anthelmintics

Action

Affect cl(-) ion channel of the nervous system of arthropods and nematodes.

It increases the membrane permeability. It causes hyperpolarization and death.

Enhances the release of GABA at presynaptic neuron.

Indication

Heart worm, ancylostoma spp,Toxacara, Toxascaris,Tricheris,Demodex, strangles vulgaris,Ascarids,pinworm,Hairworms,Stomach worms,lungworms, mites,lice.

Dose

Cattle-0.2mg per kg.

Horse-0.4mg per kg.

Cat-1 mg/kg.

Dog

Heart worms-3 mcg per kg ( every 30days) PO

Mange - 0.2 to 0.25 mg/kg(3 to 6 weeks).

Demodicosis-0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg -PO.

Contraindications

Dog< 2 month age.

Availability

Inj moxidecton (INTAS)

  • 10 ml vials
  • each ml contains 10 mg moxidectin + 40 mg benzyl alcohol


Proheart 12 (10mg/ ml) 10 ml vial.

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