RUMENSIN PREMIX DRUG PREMIX

Country: Canada

Language: English

Source: Health Canada

Active ingredient:

MONENSIN (MONENSIN SODIUM)

Available from:

ELANCO CANADA LIMITED

Dosage:

200G

Pharmaceutical form:

DRUG PREMIX

Composition:

MONENSIN (MONENSIN SODIUM) 200G

Administration route:

ORAL

Units in package:

25/500/1000 KG

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic group:

CATTLE; GOATS; POULTRY; POULTRY; SHEEP

Product summary:

Active ingredient group (AIG) number: 0112512003

Authorization status:

APPROVED

Authorization date:

2018-02-02

Patient Information leaflet

Rumensin™ Premix 25 kg Bag Label
28Apr2022
RUMENSIN™ PREMIX
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25 KG BAG LABEL
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FRONT PANEL:
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ELANCO
TM
AF1406
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RUMENSIN™ PREMIX
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MONENSIN WITH MICROTRACER
®
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Net Weight 25 kg
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DIN 02231173
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ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT:
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Monensin (as monensin sodium)..........200.0 g per kilogram
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PREMIX FOR USE IN CATTLE
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INDICATIONS:
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1.
For improved feed efficiency in beef cattle (steers and heifers) fed
in
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confinement for slaughter.
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2.
As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by _Eimeria bovis_
and
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_Eimeria zuernii_ in cattle. Note to user: Coccidiosis occurs
sporadically in first
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lactation dairy heifers, but is not considered a significant disease
in mature
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dairy cows.
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3.
For increased rate of weight gain in growing cattle on pasture
(slaughter,
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stocker and feeder cattle, and beef and dairy replacement heifers) of
greater
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than 180 kg (400 lb) body weight.
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4.
For reduction of milk fat percentage in dairy cows.
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5.
For minimizing loss of body condition during lactation in dairy cows.
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For improving feed efficiency of milk protein production in dairy
cows.
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IMPORTANT: Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use.
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MIXING DIRECTIONS: (Complete diet)
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_For claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6:_ Rumensin Premix can be mixed in dry
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supplements prior to final mixing.
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_For claims 1 and 2: _Rumensin Premix can be used in the following
thixotrope
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liquid supplement: Promolas Liquid Supplement Suspension, Westway Feed
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Products.
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_Claim 1:_ Mix not less than 165 g and not more than 240 g Rumensin
Premix per
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tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide not less than 33 g and not more than 48 g
monensin
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activity) to market weight.
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_Claim 2:_ Mix 110 g Rumensin Premix per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide
22 g
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monensin activity).
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_Claim 4 and 6:_ Mix not less than 80 g and not more than 120 g
Rumensin Premix
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per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide not less than 16 g and not more than
24 g
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monensin activity).
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_Claim 5: _Mix not less than 40 g and not more than 1