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Doramectin

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Doramectin

Doramectin

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Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers

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Doramectin

For the treatment and control of the following nematode and arthropod parasites in swine: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Hyostrongylus rubidus - Adults Ascaris suum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum dentatum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - Adults Strongyloides ransomi - Adults Lungworms Metastrongylus spp. - Adults Kidneyworms Stephanurus dentatus - Adults Sucking Lice Haematopinus suis - Adults and Immature stages Mange Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis - Adults and Immature stages For the treatment and control of the following in cattle: Gastrointestinal roundworms : Ostertagia ostertagi (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia ostertagi (Inhibited fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia lyrata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Haemonchus placei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus longispicularis (Adults) Cooperia oncophora (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia punctata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia pectinata (Adults) Cooperia surnabada ( syn. mcmasteri ) (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Bunostomum phlebotomum (Adults) Strongyloides papillosus (Adults) Oesophagostomum radiatum (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichuris spp. (Adults) Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Eyeworms Thelazia spp. (Adults) Grubs Hypoderma bovis Hypoderma lineatum Lice Haematopinus eurysternus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes capillatus Mange mites Psoroptes bovis Sarcoptes scabiei Dectomax injectable solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days; Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days; and Cooperia punctata , Oesophagostomum radiatum , and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment. For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and fourth- stage larvae), O. ostertagi (inhibited fourth-stage larvae), O. lyrata (adults), Haemonchus placei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichostrongylus axei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), T. colubriformis (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Cooperia oncophora (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. punctate (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. pectinate (adults), C. surnabada (adults), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichuris spp. (adults); lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparous (adults and fourth-stage larvae); eyeworms: Thelazia gulosa (adults), T. skrjabini (adults); grubs: Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum ; sucking lice: Linognathus vituli , Haematopinus eurysternus , and Solenopotes capillatus ; biting lice: Damalinia bovis ; mange mites: Chorioptes bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei ; horn flies: Haematobia irritans ; and to control infections and to protect from reinfection with C. oncophora , D. viviparous , O. os Species commonly shown: Both, No use class stated or implied, Beef.

Generic name
Doramectin
Brand names
Dectomax® Injectable Solution for Cattle and Swine, Dectomax® Pour-on Solution for Cattle, DECTOMAX®-CA1, DORACIDE™
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA labelers
Species
Both, No use class stated or implied, Beef, Calves, excluding veal calves
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution), Injectable Solution, Topical Solution
Prescription
Non-prescription
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
Dectomax® Injectable Solution for Cattle and Swine Dectomax® Pour-on Solution for Cattle DECTOMAX®-CA1 DORACIDE™ DectoGard™ Doraject™ Doramectin DectoGard Pour-On Doracide Pour-On Doraject Doramectin Pour-On Dectomax Dectomax Pour-On
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution) Injectable Solution Topical Solution

Indications / Uses

For the treatment and control of the following nematode and arthropod parasites in swine: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Hyostrongylus rubidus - Adults Ascaris suum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum dentatum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - Adults Strongyloides ransomi - Adults Lungworms Metastrongylus spp. - Adults Kidneyworms Stephanurus dentatus - Adults Sucking Lice Haematopinus suis - Adults and Immature stages Mange Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis - Adults and Immature stages For the treatment and control of the following in cattle: Gastrointestinal roundworms : Ostertagia ostertagi (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia ostertagi (Inhibited fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia lyrata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Haemonchus placei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus longispicularis (Adults) Cooperia oncophora (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia punctata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia pectinata (Adults) Cooperia surnabada ( syn. mcmasteri ) (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Bunostomum phlebotomum (Adults) Strongyloides papillosus (Adults) Oesophagostomum radiatum (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichuris spp. (Adults) Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Eyeworms Thelazia spp. (Adults) Grubs Hypoderma bovis Hypoderma lineatum Lice Haematopinus eurysternus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes capillatus Mange mites Psoroptes bovis Sarcoptes scabiei Dectomax injectable solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days; Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days; and Cooperia punctata , Oesophagostomum radiatum , and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment. For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and fourth- stage larvae), O. ostertagi (inhibited fourth-stage larvae), O. lyrata (adults), Haemonchus placei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichostrongylus axei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), T. colubriformis (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Cooperia oncophora (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. punctate (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. pectinate (adults), C. surnabada (adults), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichuris spp. (adults); lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparous (adults and fourth-stage larvae); eyeworms: Thelazia gulosa (adults), T. skrjabini (adults); grubs: Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum ; sucking lice: Linognathus vituli , Haematopinus eurysternus , and Solenopotes capillatus ; biting lice: Damalinia bovis ; mange mites: Chorioptes bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei ; horn flies: Haematobia irritans ; and to control infections and to protect from reinfection with C. oncophora , D. viviparous , O. os

Warnings / Contraindications

For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

  • For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Blindness, Death, Labeled drug-species interaction, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Mydriasis.

FAQ

Both, No use class stated or implied, Beef, Calves, excluding veal calves, Dairy, not breeding age, Dairy, females Under 20 months of age

No. Roxee does not currently show this as prescription-only.

Liquid (Solution), Injectable Solution, Topical Solution

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Used for:

For prevention and treatment of infestations caused by larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax (myiasis), and prevention of reinfestation for 21 days in cattle.

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • For use in Cattle and Swine only
  • This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism
  • Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
  • Do not use in calves to be processed for veal
  • Vials, Damaged (1 reports)
  • Unable to stand (1 reports)
  • Tremors (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • For use in Cattle and Swine only
  • This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism
  • Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
  • Do not use in calves to be processed for veal
  • Vials, Damaged

Most reported reactions:

  • Vials, Damaged (1 reports)
  • Unable to stand (1 reports)
  • Tremors (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers
Form: Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Topical Solution
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200636 ANADA: 200738 ANADA: 200750 NADA: 141061 NADA: 141095 NADA: 141553 NADA: 141616 NDC Package: 20076-0406-1 NDC Package: 20076-0406-2 NDC Package: 20076-2014-9 NDC Package: 30798-315-19 NDC Package: 30798-545-10 NDC Package: 30798-545-13 NDC Package: 30798-545-17 NDC Package: 51072-107-00 NDC Package: 51072-107-01 NDC Package: 51072-107-02 NDC Package: 54771-1685-1 NDC Package: 54771-1685-2 NDC Package: 54771-1685-3
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Warnings / Contraindications

For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

  • High: For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
28
Reported cases
27
Serious reports
22
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (1) · Vomiting Neurologic (4) · Unsteady walking (ataxia), Tremors, Tiredness (lethargy) Effectiveness (2) · Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm Other (21) · Vials, Damaged, Unable to stand, Shaking
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Neurologic 1 Cat 1
Neurologic 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Neurologic 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1

Species coverage: Dog (20) Cat (8)

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Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Digestive Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Neurologic Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Neurologic Cat Serious - 1
Neurologic Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Neurologic Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Unknown - -
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141-061

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141-061

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141-061

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141-095

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141-095

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DECTOMAX®-CA1

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DECTOMAX®-CA1

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Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
C
141-616
Status
OTC
Form
Injectable Solution
Route
Injection
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams of doramectin.

Label highlights

Indication

For prevention and treatment of infestations caused by larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax (myiasis), and prevention of reinfestation for 21 days in cattle.

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 110 lb of body weight (200 mcg/kg) administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection in the neck region.

DORACIDE™

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DORACIDE™

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Sponsor
Bimeda Animal Health Limited
ANADA
200-636
Status
OTC
Form
Topical Solution
Route
Topical
Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL

Cattle

Indication

DORACIDE™ Pour-On solution is indicated for the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle.
Gastrointestinal roundworms
Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4, including inhibited larvae)
O. lyrata (adults)
Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
T. colubriformis (adults and L4)
Cooperia oncophora (adults1 and L4)
C. pectinata (adults)
C. punctata (adults and L4)
C. surnabada (adults)
Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults)
Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
Trichuris spp. (adults)
1Efficacy below 90% was observed against adult C. oncophora in some clinical studies.

Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms
Thelazia gulosa (adults)
T. skrjabini (adults)
Lice
Biting Lice
Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis
Sucking Lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus

Grubs
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum

Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans
Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora, Dictyocaulus viviparus, Ostertagia ostertagi, and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days; and Cooperia punctata and Haemonchus placei for 35 days after treatment.

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infestations and to protect cattle from reinfestation with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days and Linognathus vituli for 42 days after treatment.

Management Considerations for Horn Flies
DORACIDE™ Pour-On solution provides 7 days of persistent activity against horn flies. The product should be used as part of an integrated control program and be combined with other methods for extended horn fly control.

Dosage

Administer topically at a dosage of 500 mcg doramectin per kg (227 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 5 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 22 lb (10 kg) of body weight.

Doraject™

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Doraject™

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Sponsor
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd.
ANADA
200-750
Status
OTC
Form
Injectable Solution
Route
Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Species
No use class stated or implied • No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
10 mg/mL

Cattle

Indication

For the treatment and control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites.

Gastrointestinal Roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae)
O. lyrata
Haemonchus placei
Trichostrongylus axei
T. colubriformis
T. longispicularis
1
Cooperia oncophora
C. pectinata1
C. punctata
C. surnabada
(syn. mcmasteri)
Bunostomum phlebotomum1
Strongyloides papillosus1
Oesophagostomum radiatum
Trichuris spp.1
Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms (adults)
Thelazia spp.
Grubs (parasitic stages)
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum
Sucking lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus
Mange Mites
Psoroptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei
1adults
It has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days, Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days, and C. punctata, Oesophagostomum radiatum, and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment.

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 110 lb of body weight (200 mcg/kg) administered by subcutaneous (SC) or intramuscular (IM) injection in the neck region.

Swine

Indication

For the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, kidney worms, sucking lice, and mange mites.
Gastrointestinal Roundworms
(adults and fourth stage larvae)
Ascaris suum
Oesophagostomum dentatum
Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum
1
Strongyloides ransomi1
Hyostrongylus rubidus1
1adults
Lungworms (adults)
Metastrongylus spp.
Kidney worms (adults)
Stephanurus dentatus
Mange Mites (adults and immature stages)
Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
Sucking Lice (adults and immature stages)
Haematopinus suis

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 75 lb of body weight (300 mcg/kg) administered by IM injection only.

Dectomax® Injectable Solution for Cattle and Swine

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Dectomax® Injectable Solution for Cattle and Swine

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Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
NADA
141-061
Status
OTC
Form
Liquid (Solution)
Route
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Species
No use class stated or implied • Beef • Calves, excluding veal calves • Dairy, not breeding age
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of doramectin.

Swine

Indication
For the treatment and control of the following nematode and arthropod parasites in swine: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Hyostrongylus rubidus - Adults Ascaris suum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum dentatum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - Adults Strongyloides ransomi - Adults Lungworms Metastrongylus spp. - Adults Kidneyworms Stephanurus dentatus - Adults Sucking Lice Haematopinus suis - Adults and Immature stages Mange Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis - Adults and Immature stages
Dosage
300 micrograms per kilogram (10 milligrams per 75 pounds). Administer as a single intramuscular injection.
Limitations
For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Cattle

Indication
For the treatment and control of the following in cattle: Gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia ostertagi (Inhibited fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia lyrata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Haemonchus placei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus longispicularis (Adults) Cooperia oncophora (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia punctata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia pectinata (Adults) Cooperia surnabada (syn. mcmasteri) (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Bunostomum phlebotomum (Adults) Strongyloides papillosus (Adults) Oesophagostomum radiatum (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichuris spp. (Adults) Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Eyeworms Thelazia spp. (Adults) Grubs Hypoderma bovis Hypoderma lineatum Lice Haematopinus eurysternus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes capillatus Mange mites Psoroptes bovis Sarcoptes scabiei Dectomax injectable solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days; Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days; and Cooperia punctata, Oesophagostomum radiatum, and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment.
Dosage
200 micrograms per kilogram (10 milligrams per 110 pounds). Administer as a single subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Limitations
Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

DectoGard™

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DectoGard™

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Sponsor
Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc.
ANADA
200-738
Status
OTC
Form
Topical Solution
Route
Topical
Species
No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL

Cattle

Indication

For the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle.

Gastrointestinal roundworms

  • Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4, including inhibited larvae)
  • O. lyrata (adults)
  • Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
  • Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
  • T. colubriformis (adults and L4)
  • Cooperia oncophora (adults1 and L4)
  • C. pectinata (adults)
  • C. punctata (adults and L4)
  • C. surnabada (adults)
  • Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults)
  • Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
  • Trichuris spp. (adults)

1Efficacy below 90% was observed against adult C. oncophora in some clinical studies.


Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms
Thelazia gulosa (adults)
T. skrjabini (adults)
Lice
Biting Lice
Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis
Sucking Lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus
Grubs
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum
Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans
Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora, Dictyocaulus viviparusOstertagia ostertagi, and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days; and Cooperia punctata and Haemonchus placei for 35 days after treatment.

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infestations and to protect cattle from reinfestation with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days and Linognathus vituli for 42 days after treatment.
Dosage

Administer topically at a dosage of 500 mcg doramectin per kg (227 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 5 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 22 lb (10 kg) of body weight.

Dectomax® Pour-on Solution for Cattle

SPL · SPL

FDA Structured Product Label

Dectomax® Pour-on Solution for Cattle

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Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
NADA
141-095
Status
OTC
Form
Liquid (Solution)
Route
Topical
Species
Beef • Calves, excluding veal calves • Dairy, females Under 20 months of age
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 5 milligrams of doramectin.

Cattle

Indication
For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and fourth- stage larvae), O. ostertagi (inhibited fourth-stage larvae), O. lyrata (adults), Haemonchus placei(adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichostrongylus axei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), T. colubriformis (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Cooperia oncophora (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. punctate (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. pectinate (adults), C. surnabada (adults), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichuris spp. (adults); lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparous (adults and fourth-stage larvae); eyeworms: Thelazia gulosa (adults), T. skrjabini (adults); grubs: Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum; sucking lice: Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, and Solenopotes capillatus; biting lice: Damalinia bovis; mange mites: Chorioptes bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei; horn flies: Haematobia irritans; and to control infections and to protect from reinfection with C. oncophora, D. viviparous, O. ostertagi, and O. radiatum for 28 days; and with C. punctate, and H. placei for 35 days after treatment; and to control infestations and to protect from reinfestation with Linognathus vituli for 42 days and with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days after treatment.
Dosage
5 milligrams per 10 kilograms (5 milligrams per 22 pounds).
Limitations
Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Doramectin SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doramectin. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doramectin SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doramectin. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doraject SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doraject. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

DectoGard Pour-On SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for DectoGard Pour-On. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doramectin SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doramectin. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Dectomax SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Dectomax. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doramectin Pour-On SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doramectin Pour-On. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doracide Pour-On SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doracide Pour-On. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Dectomax Pour-On SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Dectomax Pour-On. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doracide Pour-On SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doracide Pour-On. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

FOI Summary o 141-616 Approved September 30, 2025.pdf

FOI · FOI

FOI Summary oA 200-636 Approved November 20, 2024.pdf

FOI · FOI

FOI Summary oA 200-750 Approved May 25, 2023.pdf

FOI · FOI

ucm116701.pdf

FOI · FOI

UCM116711.pdf

FOI · FOI

N141061 _Supp_09_18_1997.pdf

FOI · FOI

N141061 Supp_7_18_1997_.pdf

FOI · FOI

UCM489435.pdf

FOI · FOI

FOI Summary oA 200-738 Approved January 11, 2023.pdf

FOI · FOI

ucm117105.pdf

FOI · FOI

ucm117102.pdf

FOI · FOI

ucm117101.pdf

FOI · FOI

ucm117099.pdf

FOI · FOI

N141095 Orig_9_16_1997.pdf

FOI · FOI

FOI Summary oN 141-553 Approved September 9, 2022.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Storefront facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: DectoGard Pour-On Dectomax Dectomax Pour-On Doracide Pour-On Doraject Doramectin Doramectin Pour-On
Manufacturer mapping: Multiple FDA labelers
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both FDA-labeled species: Beef, Calves, Dairy, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, No use class stated or implied
Rx/OTC: OTC
Form/route: Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Topical Solution Injection, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Topical
Applications: C 141-616 • ANADA 200-636 • ANADA 200-750 • NADA 141-061 • ANADA 200-738 • NADA 141-095
NDC: Packages 20076-0406-1 20076-0406-2 20076-2014-9 30798-315-19 30798-545-10 30798-545-13 Products 20076 30798 51072 54771 61133 69043
Documents: 20 (FOI: 14) • SPL: 6 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 5 Cat 0 View
Case summaries: 1 (showing 1) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Explore
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95)

Diagnosis Codes

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Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Owner-facing counseling points
  • For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Vials, Damaged (1) Unable to stand (1) Tremors (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Shaking (1) Seizure NOS (1) Respiratory distress (1) Not himself/herself (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200636 ANADA: 200738 ANADA: 200750 NADA: 141061 NADA: 141095 NADA: 141553 NADA: 141616 NDC Package: 20076-0406-1 NDC Package: 20076-0406-2 NDC Package: 20076-2014-9 NDC Package: 30798-315-19 NDC Package: 30798-545-10 NDC Package: 30798-545-13 NDC Package: 30798-545-17 NDC Package: 51072-107-00 NDC Package: 51072-107-01 NDC Package: 51072-107-02 NDC Package: 54771-1685-1 NDC Package: 54771-1685-2 NDC Package: 54771-1685-3 NDC Package: 54771-2718-2 NDC Package: 54771-2718-3 NDC Package: 54771-2718-4 NDC Package: 54771-5438-1
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
20076-0406-1 20076 -
20076-0406-2 20076 -
20076-2014-9 20076 -
30798-315-19 30798 -
30798-545-10 30798 -
30798-545-13 30798 -
30798-545-17 30798 -
51072-107-00 51072 -
51072-107-01 51072 -
51072-107-02 51072 -
54771-1685-1 54771 -
54771-1685-2 54771 -
54771-1685-3 54771 -
54771-2718-2 54771 -
54771-2718-3 54771 -
54771-2718-4 54771 -
54771-5438-1 54771 -
54771-5438-2 54771 -
54771-5438-3 54771 -
61133-4004-2 61133 -

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • Doramectin SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doramectin SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doraject SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • DectoGard Pour-On SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doramectin SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Dectomax SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doramectin Pour-On SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doracide Pour-On SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Dectomax Pour-On SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doracide Pour-On SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • FOI Summary o 141-616 Approved September 30, 2025.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 13, 2026
    FDA FOI summary for application 141616
  • FOI Summary oN 141-553 Approved September 9, 2022.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 4, 2025
    FDA FOI summary for application 141553
  • FOI Summary oA 200-636 Approved November 20, 2024.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Dec. 2, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 200636
  • FOI Summary oA 200-750 Approved May 25, 2023.pdf • FOI summary • Official • June 1, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 200750
  • UCM489435.pdf • FOI summary • Official • April 17, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 141061
  • N141061 Supp_7_18_1997_.pdf • FOI summary • Official • April 17, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 141061
  • N141061 _Supp_09_18_1997.pdf • FOI summary • Official • April 17, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 141061
  • UCM116711.pdf • FOI summary • Official • April 17, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 141061
  • ucm116701.pdf • FOI summary • Official • April 17, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 141061
  • FOI Summary oA 200-738 Approved January 11, 2023.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Feb. 1, 2023
    FDA FOI summary for application 200738
  • N141095 Orig_9_16_1997.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 9, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 141095
  • ucm117099.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 9, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 141095
  • ucm117101.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 9, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 141095
  • ucm117102.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 9, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 141095
  • ucm117105.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 9, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 141095

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 51 Clinical 1 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Blindness, Death, Labeled drug-species interaction, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result… (Official, 2026-04-12)
  • contraindications: For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result… (Official, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-26)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-25)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites. It has been proved to effectively … (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-26)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
DECTOMAX®-CA1
OTC
Doramectin
Injectable Solution Injection
Zoetis Inc. C 141-616 Approved Mar 13, 2026
DORACIDE™
OTC
Doramectin
Topical Solution Topical
Bimeda Animal Health Limited ANADA 200-636 Approved Dec 2, 2024
Doraject™
OTC
Doramectin
Injectable Solution Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd. ANADA 200-750 Approved Jun 1, 2023
Dectomax® Injectable Solution for Cattle and Swine
OTC
Doramectin
Liquid (Solution) Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Zoetis Inc. NADA 141-061 Approved Apr 17, 2023
DectoGard™
OTC
Doramectin
Topical Solution Topical
Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. ANADA 200-738 Approved Feb 1, 2023
Dectomax® Pour-on Solution for Cattle
OTC
Doramectin
Liquid (Solution) Topical
Zoetis Inc. NADA 141-095 Approved Jul 9, 2018

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams of doramectin.
Label highlights
Indication

For prevention and treatment of infestations caused by larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax (myiasis), and prevention of reinfestation for 21 days in cattle.

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 110 lb of body weight (200 mcg/kg) administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection in the neck region.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL
Cattle
Indication

DORACIDE™ Pour-On solution is indicated for the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle.
Gastrointestinal roundworms
Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4, including inhibited larvae)
O. lyrata (adults)
Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
T. colubriformis (adults and L4)
Cooperia oncophora (adults1 and L4)
C. pectinata (adults)
C. punctata (adults and L4)
C. surnabada (adults)
Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults)
Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
Trichuris spp. (adults)
1Efficacy below 90% was observed against adult C. oncophora in some clinical studies.

Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms
Thelazia gulosa (adults)
T. skrjabini (adults)
Lice
Biting Lice
Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis
Sucking Lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus

Grubs
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum

Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans
Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora, Dictyocaulus viviparus, Ostertagia ostertagi, and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days; and Cooperia punctata and Haemonchus placei for 35 days after treatment.

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infestations and to protect cattle from reinfestation with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days and Linognathus vituli for 42 days after treatment.

Management Considerations for Horn Flies
DORACIDE™ Pour-On solution provides 7 days of persistent activity against horn flies. The product should be used as part of an integrated control program and be combined with other methods for extended horn fly control.

Dosage

Administer topically at a dosage of 500 mcg doramectin per kg (227 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 5 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 22 lb (10 kg) of body weight.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: No use class stated or implied • No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
10 mg/mL
Cattle
Indication

For the treatment and control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites.

Gastrointestinal Roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae)
O. lyrata
Haemonchus placei
Trichostrongylus axei
T. colubriformis
T. longispicularis
1
Cooperia oncophora
C. pectinata1
C. punctata
C. surnabada
(syn. mcmasteri)
Bunostomum phlebotomum1
Strongyloides papillosus1
Oesophagostomum radiatum
Trichuris spp.1
Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms (adults)
Thelazia spp.
Grubs (parasitic stages)
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum
Sucking lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus
Mange Mites
Psoroptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei
1adults
It has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days, Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days, and C. punctata, Oesophagostomum radiatum, and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment.

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 110 lb of body weight (200 mcg/kg) administered by subcutaneous (SC) or intramuscular (IM) injection in the neck region.

Limitations
Swine
Indication

For the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, kidney worms, sucking lice, and mange mites.
Gastrointestinal Roundworms
(adults and fourth stage larvae)
Ascaris suum
Oesophagostomum dentatum
Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum
1
Strongyloides ransomi1
Hyostrongylus rubidus1
1adults
Lungworms (adults)
Metastrongylus spp.
Kidney worms (adults)
Stephanurus dentatus
Mange Mites (adults and immature stages)
Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
Sucking Lice (adults and immature stages)
Haematopinus suis

Dosage

1 mL (10 mg doramectin) per 75 lb of body weight (300 mcg/kg) administered by IM injection only.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: No use class stated or implied • Beef • Calves, excluding veal calves • Dairy, not breeding age
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution contains 10 milligrams of doramectin.
Swine
Indication
For the treatment and control of the following nematode and arthropod parasites in swine: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Hyostrongylus rubidus - Adults Ascaris suum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum dentatum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - Adults Strongyloides ransomi - Adults Lungworms Metastrongylus spp. - Adults Kidneyworms Stephanurus dentatus - Adults Sucking Lice Haematopinus suis - Adults and Immature stages Mange Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis - Adults and Immature stages
Dosage
300 micrograms per kilogram (10 milligrams per 75 pounds). Administer as a single intramuscular injection.
Limitations
For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Cattle
Indication
For the treatment and control of the following in cattle: Gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia ostertagi (Inhibited fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia lyrata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Haemonchus placei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus longispicularis (Adults) Cooperia oncophora (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia punctata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia pectinata (Adults) Cooperia surnabada (syn. mcmasteri) (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Bunostomum phlebotomum (Adults) Strongyloides papillosus (Adults) Oesophagostomum radiatum (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichuris spp. (Adults) Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Eyeworms Thelazia spp. (Adults) Grubs Hypoderma bovis Hypoderma lineatum Lice Haematopinus eurysternus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes capillatus Mange mites Psoroptes bovis Sarcoptes scabiei Dectomax injectable solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days; Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days; and Cooperia punctata, Oesophagostomum radiatum, and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment.
Dosage
200 micrograms per kilogram (10 milligrams per 110 pounds). Administer as a single subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Limitations
Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

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Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL
Cattle
Indication

For the treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle.

Gastrointestinal roundworms

  • Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4, including inhibited larvae)
  • O. lyrata (adults)
  • Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
  • Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
  • T. colubriformis (adults and L4)
  • Cooperia oncophora (adults1 and L4)
  • C. pectinata (adults)
  • C. punctata (adults and L4)
  • C. surnabada (adults)
  • Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults)
  • Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
  • Trichuris spp. (adults)

1Efficacy below 90% was observed against adult C. oncophora in some clinical studies.


Lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eyeworms
Thelazia gulosa (adults)
T. skrjabini (adults)
Lice
Biting Lice
Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis
Sucking Lice
Haematopinus eurysternus
Linognathus vituli
Solenopotes capillatus
Grubs
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum
Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans
Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora, Dictyocaulus viviparusOstertagia ostertagi, and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days; and Cooperia punctata and Haemonchus placei for 35 days after treatment.

Doramectin topical solution has been proved to effectively control infestations and to protect cattle from reinfestation with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days and Linognathus vituli for 42 days after treatment.
Dosage

Administer topically at a dosage of 500 mcg doramectin per kg (227 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 5 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 22 lb (10 kg) of body weight.

Limitations

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Species: Beef • Calves, excluding veal calves • Dairy, females Under 20 months of age
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 5 milligrams of doramectin.
Cattle
Indication
For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and fourth- stage larvae), O. ostertagi (inhibited fourth-stage larvae), O. lyrata (adults), Haemonchus placei(adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichostrongylus axei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), T. colubriformis (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Cooperia oncophora (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. punctate (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. pectinate (adults), C. surnabada (adults), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichuris spp. (adults); lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparous (adults and fourth-stage larvae); eyeworms: Thelazia gulosa (adults), T. skrjabini (adults); grubs: Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum; sucking lice: Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, and Solenopotes capillatus; biting lice: Damalinia bovis; mange mites: Chorioptes bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei; horn flies: Haematobia irritans; and to control infections and to protect from reinfection with C. oncophora, D. viviparous, O. ostertagi, and O. radiatum for 28 days; and with C. punctate, and H. placei for 35 days after treatment; and to control infestations and to protect from reinfestation with Linognathus vituli for 42 days and with Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis for 77 days after treatment.
Dosage
5 milligrams per 10 kilograms (5 milligrams per 22 pounds).
Limitations
Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

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Usage

For the treatment and control of the following nematode and arthropod parasites in swine: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Hyostrongylus rubidus - Adults Ascaris suum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum dentatum - Adults, and fourth-stage larvae Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - Adults Strongyloides ransomi - Adults Lungworms Metastrongylus spp. - Adults Kidneyworms Stephanurus dentatus - Adults Sucking Lice Haematopinus suis - Adults and Immature stages Mange Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis - Adults and Immature stages For the treatment and control of the following in cattle: Gastrointestinal roundworms : Ostertagia ostertagi (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia ostertagi (Inhibited fourth-stage larvae) Ostertagia lyrata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Haemonchus placei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichostrongylus longispicularis (Adults) Cooperia oncophora (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia punctata (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Cooperia pectinata (Adults) Cooperia surnabada ( syn. mcmasteri ) (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Bunostomum phlebotomum (Adults) Strongyloides papillosus (Adults) Oesophagostomum radiatum (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Trichuris spp. (Adults) Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus (Adults and fourth-stage larvae) Eyeworms Thelazia spp. (Adults) Grubs Hypoderma bovis Hypoderma lineatum Lice Haematopinus eurysternus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes capillatus Mange mites Psoroptes bovis Sarcoptes scabiei Dectomax injectable solution has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Cooperia oncophora and Haemonchus placei for 14 days; Ostertagia ostertagi for 21 days; and Cooperia punctata , Oesophagostomum radiatum , and Dictyocaulus viviparus for 28 days after treatment. For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and fourth- stage larvae), O. ostertagi (inhibited fourth-stage larvae), O. lyrata (adults), Haemonchus placei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichostrongylus axei (adults and fourth-stage larvae), T. colubriformis (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Cooperia oncophora (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. punctate (adults and fourth-stage larvae), C. pectinate (adults), C. surnabada (adults), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Trichuris spp. (adults); lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparous (adults and fourth-stage larvae); eyeworms: Thelazia gulosa (adults), T. skrjabini (adults); grubs: Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum ; sucking lice: Linognathus vituli , Haematopinus eurysternus , and Solenopotes capillatus ; biting lice: Damalinia bovis ; mange mites: Chorioptes bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei ; horn flies: Haematobia irritans ; and to control infections and to protect from reinfection with C. oncophora , D. viviparous , O. os

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Contraindications

For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in Cattle and Swine only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Vomiting (1) • Dog

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Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Dog Tremors (1) • Cat Tiredness (1) • Cat Seizure NOS (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Effectiveness.

Other
Vials, Damaged (1) • Dog Unable to stand (1) • Dog Shaking (1) • Dog Respiratory distress (1) • Cat Panting (1) • Dog
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Not himself/herself (1) • Cat Mydriasis (1) • Dog Labeled drug-species interaction (1) • Dog Intentional misuse (1) • Dog Increased sensitivity to light (1) • Dog Incorrect route of drug administration (1) • Dog Inappropriate packaging or design (1) • Dog Hyperaesthesia (1) • Cat General illness (1) • Dog Disorientation (1) • Dog Dilated pupils (1) • Dog Breathing difficulty (1) • Cat Blindness (1) • Dog Administration error NOS (1) • Dog Accidental exposure (1) • Cat Death • Dog

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Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Beagle, Female, 4 year, 11.34 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Oral • Reactions: Disorientation, Blindness, Shaking, Accidental exposure, Administration error NOS • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-067187
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 4.00 Year
  • Weight: 11.340 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Suspension
Reactions Reported:
Disorientation Blindness Shaking Accidental exposure Administration error NOS
Outcomes: Ongoing

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

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