Dectomax^® injection is indicated for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, sucking lice, biting lice, cattle tick and mange mites. In cattle, Dectomax^® is formulated to deliver the recommended dosage (200u/kg of body weight) when given by subcutaneous (SC) injection at the rate of 1mL/50kg of body weight.  Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Approved Uses

Dectomax^® Injectable is approved for:

The treatment and control of internal and external parasites of cattle.

Beef cattle, including pregnant cows, newborn calves and bulls.

The control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, sucking lice, biting lice, cattle tick and mange mites.

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Gastrointestinal Roundworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae)

Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae) – Small brown stomach worm

Haemonchus placei – Barbers pole worm

Trichostrongylus axei - Stomach hair worm

T. colubriformis – Black scour worm

T. longispicularis¹

Cooperia oncophora – Small intestinal worm

Cooperia spp

Bunostomum phlebotomum¹ – Hook worm

Oesophagostomum radiatum – Nodule worm

Toxocara vitulorum¹ – Round worm

 ¹adults only 
Lungworms (adults and immature)

Dictyocaulus viviparus

Sucking Lice

Haematopinus eurysternus

Linognathus vituli

Solenopotes capillatus

Biting Lice

Effective as an aid in the control of biting louse (Bovicola bovis)

Mange Mites

Psoroptes bovis

Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis²

²Not present in Australia

Persistent protection

Australian trials have demonstrated the following levels of persistent protection against re-infection from seven common and important worm species.

Key Features

Dectomax^® delivers like no other cattle drench

CONTROL OF THE WORMS THAT MATTER
Consistent, persistent activity against Cooperia, Ostertagia and Haemonchus, the three most prevalent internal parasites of grazing cattle in Australia.

BETTER WEIGHT GAIN
In a study investigating the effect of Dectomax^® injection on the growth rates of grazing cattle, Dectomax^®-treated cattle outperformed untreated cattle by 24 kilograms over 140 days.

CONSISTENT RELIABLE RESULTS
As an injectable formulation, Dectomax^® Injectable delivers effective reliable parasite control. Unlike a Pour-On formulation there are no barriers to absorption such as skin, dust, and environmental factors. The injectable formulation also reaches higher blood drug concentration.

BROADER COVERAGE
Dectomax^® protects against re-infection from more of the important profitability-robbing parasites, both internal and external, than any other cattle drench. Maximum weight gains from superior parasite control

LONGER PROTECTION
Dectomax^® contains the unique molecule doramectin, with a chemical ring at the C-25 position of its core active structure. This makes Dectomax^® active for longer, so it protects for longer.

FEWER TREATMENTS
Because it protects for longer, Dectomax^® keeps pastures cleaner for longer. Which means you can extend the time between treatments. And fewer treatments save time and money.

TISSUE FRIENDLY FORMULATION
Dectomax^® Injectable is an oil based formulation which makes it tissue friendly and easy to inject

WIDE SAFETY MARGIN
Dectomax^® Injectable has a wide safety margin in all ages of stock, including young calves, pregnant stock and bulls.

Packaging

500mL multi-dose, rubber-capped amber glass bottles contained in a clear polycarbonate shield. The polycarbonate shield holds the bottle during use, has a pre-drilled eye-hook for easy hanging.

Dosage and Administration

Administer Dectomax^® injectable solution at the recommended dosage of 1mL (10mg doramectin) per 50kg body weight by subcutaneous injection. 
Injections should be given using 16- to 18-gauge needles, regardless of administration route. Needles (12-18mm) in length are suggested for SC injections, which should be given under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder.

Additional Information

Withholding periods:

Meat:
Cattle 42 days

Milk:
Do not use during lactation or less than 60 days before calving when milk or milk products are to be used for human consumption or processing.

EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL:
DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for human consumption.