LEVAMISOLE CONCENTRATE ANTHELMINTIC FOR POULTRY

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE

Available from:

PARAFARM PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

levamisole as HCl(850g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE ANTHELMINTIC Active 995.0 g/kg

Units in package:

100g; 500g-1kg; 5kg-20kg

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Manufactured by:

PARAFARM PTY LTD

Therapeutic group:

POULTRY BREEDERS - NUCLEUS FLOCKS | POULTRY LAYERS (EGGS FOR HUMAN CONSUMP) | PULLET - REPLACEMENT | CAGED LAYERS | CHICKENS | C

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Therapeutic indications:

CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE | HAIR WORM | ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI | CAPILLARIA WORM | HETERAKIS GALLINARUM

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: Meat: Do not use less than 7 days before slaughter for human consumption. Eggs: Nil.; Host/pest details: POULTRY BREEDERS - NUCLEUS FLOCKS: [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; POULTRY LAYERS (EGGS FOR HUMAN CONSUMP): [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; PULLET - REPLACEMENT: [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: POULTRY BREEDERS - NUCLEUS FLOCKS: [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; POULTRY LAYERS (EGGS FOR HUMAN CONSUMP): [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; PULLET - REPLACEMENT: [CAECAL WORM - HETERAKIS GALLINAE, HAIR WORM, ROUNDWORM - ASCARIDIA GALLI]; For use in drinking water for the treatment and control of worms in poultry and is effective against Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinae and Capillaria obsignata.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

100G
LEVAMISOLE CONCENTRATE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
ALL FARM ANIMAL HEALTH
2 GLENDALE AVE.HASTINGS.VIC.3915 .AUSTRALIA
WWW. ALLFARM.COM.AU
.
A.C.N.005 977 739
POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Allfarm
ACTIVITY:
DOSAGE:
ADMINISTRATION:
WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
MEAT:
DO NOT USE LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
EGGS: NIL
FIRST AID: IF POISONING OCCURS, CONTACT DOCTOR OR POISONS INFORMATION
CENTRE. PHONE AUSTRALIA 13 11 26.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS:
DISPOSAL:
At low doses, Levamisole is effective against
. At higher dose rates, it is effective against the immature and
adult stages of
For activity against
Only: use 20mg per kilogram of body weight. This is equivalent to 40
grams per 1000 birds
(assuming a body weight of 2 kilograms per bird). When treating a worm
Infestation repeat dose between 17 to 21 days later.
For broader spectrum activity against
:
Use 36 mg per kilogram of
body
weight. This is equivalent to 72 grams per 1000 birds (assuming a body
weight of 2 kilograms per bird).
Should be administered through the drinking water over a 6 hour
period.
Sufficient water should be used to ensure
that
all
birds drink medicated water during this period.
Add the amount
required to a small
quantity of water first;
when completely
dissolved add to medication tank mixing thoroughly.
Poisonous if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. May irritate
the nose and throat. Repeated exposure may
cause allergic disorders. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When
opening the container and preparing the product for use and mixing,
wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent
clothing) and elbow-length PVC gloves, goggles or safety glasses, and
disposable dust mask covering mouth and nose. If product on skin,
immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash
it out immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking
or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and
water. After each

Summary of Product characteristics

16 part LEVAMISOLE
Page 1 of 4
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LEVAMISOLE CONCENTRATE
Allfarm Animal Health
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION & SUPPLIER CONTACTS
Controlled Medications Pty. Ltd.
A.B.N 22 005 977 739
Trading as:
Allfarm Animal Health
2 Glendale Avenue
Hastings VIC 3915
Emergency Telephone
Number:
0410395223
Contact point
(non emergency calls):
03 5979 4488 (8.00am – 4.00pm AEST Monday to
Friday)
Product Name:
Levamisole Concentrate
Other Names:
Levamisole hydrochloride, Citarin L, Decaris, Niratic
hydrochloride, Niratic-puron hydrochloride.
Manufacturer's Product Code: 7
Poisons Schedule Number:
6
Pack Size and Type:
100g & 500g foil sachet
Use:
Poultry anthelmintic for use in water.
Creation date:
10 January 2008
Revised:
29 March 2011
Next revision:
March 2014
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia
SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION
Ingredients
Chemical Name:
CAS Number:
Proportion:
Levamisole hydrochloride
16595-80-5
>99%
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated
First Aid Statement:
If poisoning occurs, contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26
Swallowed:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting, transport
person to a hospital or doctor immediately
16 part LEVAMISOLE
Page 2 of 4
Eye:
Immediately flush eye with plenty of luke warm water,
holding eyelids open. If irritation persists immediately
transport to hospital.
Skin:
If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing
and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhaled:
Remove person from exposure. Avoid becoming a
casualty.
First Aid Facilities:
It is recommended that eyewash and general
washing facilities are readily available to areas of
use.
Advice to Doctor:
Atropine sulphate can be used if muscle tremors,
ataxia or the onset of paralysis is suspected
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire / Explosion Hazard:
Use water spray or dry chemical powder. Non-
flammable but emits toxic fumes