Closanex® 5%

Closanex® 5% Injection

Antiparasitic Injection

Composition

Each ml contains:
Closantel (as sodium dihydrate) .................................... 50 mg
Excipients ................................................................. q.s. to 1 ml

Pharmaceutical Form

Sterile injectable solution for veterinary use.

Indications

Closanex® 5% Injection is indicated for the treatment and control of parasitic infestations caused by closantel-sensitive parasites in livestock, including:

• Liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica – adult and immature stages)

• Blood-sucking gastrointestinal nematodes, especially Haemonchus spp.

• Ectoparasites, including:

  • Lice

  • Ticks

  • Nasal bots (Oestrus ovis)

Target Species

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Goats

• Camels (where permitted by local veterinary regulations)

Dosage and Administration

For subcutaneous injection.

• Cattle:
  1 ml per 20 kg body weight (equivalent to 2.5 mg closantel/kg BW)

• Sheep & Goats:
  1 ml per 20 kg body weight

• Camels:
  Use according to veterinary judgment.

⚠️ Dosage may be adjusted based on severity of infestation and veterinary advice.

Contraindications

• Do not use in animals hypersensitive to closantel.

• Not recommended for animals in poor health unless advised by a veterinarian.

• Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption.

Withdrawal Period

• Meat:
  Cattle: 28 days
  Sheep & Goats: 28 days

• Milk:
  Not approved for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.

Special Warnings

• Avoid overdosing.

• Use appropriate injection technique to prevent tissue irritation.

• Observe proper parasite control programs to minimize resistance development.

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C.

• Protect from light.

• Do not freeze.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf Life

• 24 months from date of manufacture.

• Use immediately after first opening.

Packaging

Available in:

• 50 ml vial

• 100 ml vial