In this article I will talk about the drug for dogs Ivermek. I will list the indications for use and describe the mechanism of action. I’ll tell you how to correctly calculate the dosage and instructions for use in veterinary medicine. I will list possible side effects in case of overdose and contraindications, and describe existing analogues.
Composition and release form of the drug
"Ivermek" is a domestic anthelmintic drug intended for animals. The complex action allows it to be used for therapeutic and preventive purposes. Suitable for the treatment of lichen, arachnoenthomosis, helminthic infestations of mixed type.
The drug was developed by ZAO Nito-Pharm, located in the city of Saratov and registered by Rosselkhoznadzor in 2014. International nonproprietary name of the drug: ivermectin, tocopherol. Available in 2 dosage forms: solution for injection and solution for oral use. 1 milliliter of Ivermek consists of basic,
- ivermectin - 10 milligrams;
- tocopherol acetate - 40 milligrams.
And auxiliary components:
- demethylacetamide - 400 milligrams;
- polyethylene glycol-660-hydrokeistearate - 150 milligrams;
- benzyl alcohol - 10 milligrams;
- distilled water for injection - up to 1 milliliter.
It is a clear, opalescent liquid. The medicine may be colorless or have a light yellow tint. Packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 500, 400, 250, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 1 milliliter, closed with rubber stoppers reinforced with aluminum caps. Or in opaque polymer bottles with plastic screw caps.
The injection form is used for cows, deer, rams, goats, pigs. The oral form is suitable for poultry (chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, quails).
Ivermek-gel
Active ingredients: lidocaine, dexpanthenol, ivermectin, registered by WHO. The drug is produced in the form of a colorless or yellowish hydrophilic gel, packaged in plastic tubes of 10; 20; 30 cm3.
The cost of a 30 ml tube in June 2022 is 400 rubles.
How it works and who it is used for
Lidocaine eliminates itching and relieves pain. Dexpanthenol has a wound healing effect. Ivermectin destroys arthropod parasites. Therefore, Ivermek-gel is used to treat dermatitis in dogs and cats caused by subcutaneous mites.
Apply a thin layer of gel to the affected surface, previously cleaned of scabs, covering 1–2 cm of the clinically healthy surface. The approximate consumption of the drug is 0.25 ml/kg of weight. The medicine must not be allowed to be licked off, so the pet is put on a muzzle, an Elizabethan collar, or the jaws are closed with a braid for 15–20 minutes.
If your pet has ear mites, the other ear is also treated, even if it does not hurt. Tick eggs are immune to ivermectin. To prevent hatched larvae from reaching sexual maturity, the treatment is repeated after 5–7 days. Full recovery may require 2-4 applications of the gel.
What to replace and how to save
Acaromectin, Amidel-gel, Amit-Forte, Ivermec-spray have a similar effect. The drug is stored for 2 years at temperatures from 0 to 25 °C. If the tube is opened, its contents are suitable for use for 2 months.
Pharmacology and biological effects
The main active ingredient of the drug is ivermectin, which is active against pulmonary and gastrointestinal nematodes (larvae and mature individuals), gadfly larvae, blood suckers, and various types of ticks. Chlorine ions, penetrating through the membranes of nerve and muscle cells of parasites, interfere with the passage of nerve impulses, this causes paralysis and death of the parasites. In veterinary medicine it is used to treat cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry.
After injection, ivermectin quickly penetrates the systemic bloodstream and organs, acts within 1.5-2 weeks, and is excreted by the kidneys. Found in cow's bile and milk. The medicine is a substance moderately dangerous to humans; it is poisonous to fish and bees. Ivermectin is a hazard class 1 substance (extremely toxic to humans) in high concentrations.
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Important: using the medicine according to the instructions makes it safe for people and cattle.
The remains of Ivermek should not be poured into water bodies. Medicine containers are not reused and are disposed of in accordance with the instructions.
Ivermek ON
A concentrated solution containing 1% ivermectin mixes well with water. Available in 1 liter bottles.
The cost of a bottle in June 2022 is 4560 rubles.
The product is intended for disinfestation and decontamination of livestock premises. The drug applied to the internal surfaces of the walls of production buildings protects the premises from insects for 40 days.
How to use
Before use, calculate the need for a working solution of the drug. If the walls are smooth and do not absorb liquid, you will need 1 liter of working solution per 10 m2. For porous walls of the same area you need 5 liters. The working solution is prepared on the day of treatment and stirred for 5 minutes. Apply to surfaces using spray devices. Repeated treatments are carried out as needed.
The drug is stored for 2 years at temperatures from 0 to 25 °C. After opening the bottle, the product is suitable for use for 28 days. Therefore, use the remaining drug within the specified time frame, without waiting for the end of the 40-day protective effect.
Instructions for use and dosage for cattle
"Ivermek" is used for cattle livestock in cases of livestock diseases:
- psoroptosis;
- sarcoptic mange;
- siphunculatosis;
- hypodermatosis;
- chorioptosis;
- thelaziosis;
- trichocephalosis;
- strongylatosis.
Used for mixed parasitic infections. The livestock is processed before the start of the stall period and before putting it out to pasture. Animals are treated for botfly larvae when the insects stop flying.
Ivermec is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly into the neck or croup. It is used once, the dosage is 1 ml of the prepared solution for every 50 kilograms of the animal’s weight. In severe cases of sarcoptic mange, the drug is administered twice with an interval of 1-1.5 weeks.
For cows, if the volume of the drug exceeds 10 milliliters, it is administered in several areas of 2-3 milliliters.
The drug is not prescribed to pregnant cows. Healthy calves over 3 months of age can be pricked without fear. Before introducing Ivermek to the entire herd, a control group of 7-10 animals is selected. It is administered to adult cows and calves to check for complications. If the animals tolerate the drug well, after 3 days the rest of the livestock is treated.
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Main indications for use
Ivermek is highly effective against ecto- and endoparasites. It quickly destroys cestodes and nematodes that attack the liver, heart, lungs and digestive system at all stages of their development. Ivermek for cattle and other warm-blooded animals can be used to kill gadflies, mosquitoes, lice eaters, sarcoptic mites and fleas.
Ivermek - what is this medicine for?:
- cattle – psoroptosis, chorioptosis, sarcoptic mange, strongylatosis, thelaziosis, trichocephalosis;
- sheep and goats – protostrongylosis, dictyocaulosis, melophagosis, dictyocaulosis, hemonchoz, ostertagiasis, bunostomiasis, nematodirosis, estrosis, marshallagiasis;
- deer and camels – strongyloidiasis, ostertagiasis, sarcoptic mange, nematodiosis, cephenomyosis;
- pigs – hepatopinosis, stephanurosis, trichuriasis, esophagostamosis, ascariasis;
- dogs and cats have ringworm.
Ivermek is used for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal and pulmonary helminthiases. The drug can be prescribed to piglets and calves for mixed helminthic infestations.
Special instructions and personal preventive measures
Injections of livestock are carried out in long-sleeved gowns, hands must be wearing protective gloves. While using Ivermek, eating, smoking, and drinking are prohibited. People with allergies should not use the product. After work, be sure to wash your hands with detergents. The skin and eyes, if the drug gets into them, are washed with running water. If the drug is accidentally ingested, the victim must urgently go to a medical facility and explain to the toxicologist what drug was taken.
Contraindications
A contraindication to the use of Ivermek is the individual hypersensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug (including a history of it).
The use of the drug by dairy animals, patients with infectious diseases and malnourished animals, and pregnant females whose milk will be used for food purposes is not allowed less than 28 days before the start of lactation.
The use of the drug in laying hens and replacement chickens less than 14 days before the start of laying is not allowed, due to the accumulation of ivermectin in the eggs.
Cost and analogues
The cost of the drug depends on the volume of the bottle. A 1 milliliter ampoule costs less than 100 rubles; if there are a large number of animals, it is more profitable to purchase a bottle with a capacity of 50-100 milliliters, its price is about 400 rubles.
Analogues of the product are:
- “Novomek” - has the same active ingredient and a longer shelf life, 5 years;
- "Baymek" is a drug with an identical composition, produced by the German pharmaceutical company;
- "Ganamectin" is a medicine with an identical active substance, the period of use is 4 years.
“Ivermek” and its analogues are purchased in veterinary pharmacies; a prescription is not required.
Ivermek-spray
Active ingredients: lidocaine, chlorhexidine, dexpanthenol, ivermectin. The drug is packaged in polymer or glass bottles of 25; thirty; 50; 100; 125; 150; 200; 250; 300; 350 ml. Spray nozzle included. Chlorhexidine has an antimicrobial effect. Other components of the drug are mentioned above in the “Ivermek-gel” subsection.
The cost of a 30 ml bottle in June 2022 is 310 rubles.
Who is prescribed
The aerosol is used to treat parasitic dermatitis caused by mites in cats, dogs, ornamental birds and rodents. The affected surface is cleaned of crusts and Ivermec spray is sprayed over it. Treatments are carried out with an interval of 5–7 days. The drug should not be licked off. An Elizabethan collar is used or the jaws are closed with braid for 15–20 minutes.
Your actions
There is no need to panic as these symptoms will mostly go away on their own. There is also breed intolerance, so you need to pay close attention to dog breeds such as Sheltie, Bobtail and Colo. In case of prolonged symptoms related to side effects, or a sharp deterioration in the animal’s health after using the drug, it is recommended to immediately contact a specialist. This can help to promptly identify the cause and eliminate its possible negative consequences.
To summarize, it should be noted that the drug “Ivomek” has received good reviews.
Here is one of them: “My Doberman acquired a small bald spot somewhere, it appeared on his neck, I think after contact with stray dogs. He was not even a year old then. What I just smeared with - to no avail! They did an analysis, the result was demodicosis. We started treatment with Ivomek, as the veterinarian prescribed, injecting it intramuscularly. Gone as if it never happened. Dobik lived for almost 11 years, his liver was completely fine,” writes Anastasia.
With the help of Ivomek, many pets were cured of the rather unpleasant diseases mentioned above, and their owners were not disappointed in veterinary medicine.
Novomek for dogs
With the onset of the warm season, pet owners have additional worries. They are forced to protect animals from ectoparasites. This is the name given to lice eaters, fleas, ticks of various types, and blood suckers. Some external parasites cause severe discomfort to the pet, while others can lead to the development of dangerous diseases, for example, piroplasmosis, sarcoptic mange. To protect dogs, special veterinary drugs are used, one of which is Novomek. Let's take a closer look at this medicine.
About sarcoptic mange in dogs
This disease is caused by the scabies mite of the Sarcoptes family. Parasites make passages under the skin of animals, laying eggs there. Most often, the affected area of the dog is the back, chest, muzzle, and ears.
First, these areas of the body turn red, then the dog begins to itch intensely, because the laying of eggs by mites is accompanied by severe itching. The above areas of the body are covered with small nodules. They quickly turn into bubbles of liquid. Crusts appear on the animal's skin and the fur sticks together. Often, severe scratching causes wounds on the body. Itching in dogs increases in a warm room, and slightly weakens in the cold. Next, the dog loses its hair, and the stage of body baldness begins. The dermis in the affected areas becomes thick and covered with cracks. Sick dogs acquire a specific sour smell. Secondary signs of mange in dogs are aggressiveness, nervousness, and loss of appetite. If left untreated, acute sarcoptic mange becomes chronic. Then the dog’s lymph nodes become enlarged and skin pigmentation increases. Accordingly, the quality of life of the animal noticeably deteriorates.
After an accurate diagnosis has been established, treatment for scabies in dogs must be carried out under quarantine conditions. The disease is contagious, so the dog must be isolated. It is necessary to disinfect the premises in which the pet was located and its belongings (collar, dishes, bedding).
During the therapy period, it is important to feed the animal well, wash it with special keratolytic shampoos, and regularly remove crusts and drying exudate. The pet's fur is restored with preparations that contain sulfur. During the treatment period, the owner is obliged to show maximum patience and give the dog more attention and warmth.
Novomek for dogs - plus, price, for demodicosis
How to quickly cope with the hated manifestations of the disease with the help of the drug Novomek for dogs, how to use the medication correctly, and whether there are any side reactions, we will tell you in the article.
The warm season is not only a joy for a four-legged pet, but also a headache for their owners, as well as harm to health resulting from the proliferation of ectoparasites. Attacks by fleas, ticks, and lice eaters can cause a lot of trouble for the person under care.
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Answers to frequently asked questions
Is it possible to buy and use Ivermek yourself?
All available forms of the drug are sold without a prescription. However, it is toxic, so it is used only as directed and under the supervision of a veterinarian. This is especially true for the injection solution: improper administration or overdose often led to the death of animals.
Is Ivermek allowed to use collies?
No. Ivermectin in the medication is dangerous for collies and their mixed breeds. This substance is also toxic to Shelties, Bobtails, Welsh Corgis, Greyhounds, Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers and Shar-Peis. Administration of Ivermec to these breeds and their crosses causes serious complications with possible death within 15 minutes of use.
How harmful is Ivermec for people? Is it dangerous for children?
The drug is moderately toxic. When using it, it is important to follow general safety precautions: during use, do not drink, eat or smoke, handle the animal with gloves, and then wash your hands with soap. If the drug accidentally gets on the mucous membranes or in the eyes, they should be rinsed with running clean water. In case of accidental ingestion, contact the clinic immediately, taking the instructions with you.
After the dog has been treated, it should not be petted or allowed near children for 2 days. In case of accidental contact, wash hands thoroughly.
Reviews
According to customer reviews, the advantages of the product include:
- When administered intramuscularly, an almost immediate healing effect is obtained;
- Copes with a large list of external parasites and nematodes;
- The composition contains the most active chemical compounds of active substances;
- At the injection site, ivermec does not cause redness or tissue irritation;
- Vitamin E blocks the oxidative effects of free radicals and other substances.
