COMPOSITION: Levamisole hydrochloride 10 mg/mL, Praziquantel 2 mg/mL.
INDICATIONS: Threadworm (Capillaria sp.), Caecal worm (Heterakis sp.), Roundworm (Ascaridia sp.), gape worm (Syngamus sp.), gizzard worm (Acuaria sp.) and Tapeworm (Raillietina sp.) in ornamental cage birds.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Administration to species or strains of birds known to be sensitive to the effects of levamisole. Not recommended for use in Gouldian finches.
PRECAUTIONS: Parrots appear to be less tolerant than pigeons to levamisole. Do not dose in extremely hot, dry weather or treat stressed birds, or birds that are feeding young.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS: Meat: 7 Days
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Side effects include regurgitation (which is not considered to be harmful), incoordination, leg and wing paresis; atropine has been used as an antidote. Deaths of birds up to 2 days after dosing have been attributed to obstruction from massive
roundworm infestation.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Dose guide for crop administration:
[Type of bird; Weight of Bird; Dose (drops of undiluted syrup)]
Finch 15g 1.5
Budgerigar 30g 3.0
Budgerigar 50g 5.0
Cockatiel 80g 8.0
Cockatoo 500g 50.0
Make up dose to 1 to 5 mL with water in a syringe.