Description
Butalex 40ml
Butalex injection is a clear red-brown solution for intramuscular injection. Each 1 ml contains 50 mg buparvaquone. Butalex is highly effective in the treatment of Theileriosis (East Cost fever, Corridor Disease, tropical theileriosis, etc.) in cattle, caused by strains of Theileria parva parva, T. Denkavit Fosforo + B12 100ml
Butalex Buparvaquone 5% Indications for use Treatment of bovine theileriosis , caused by different types of theileria
Butalex Injection Indications
Butalex is indicated for the treatment of theileriosis (East Coast Fever, Corridor disease, Tropical theiriosis etc) in cattle caused by Theiria parva, T. annulata, T. mutans, and T. orientalis.
It is active against both the Schizonts and piroplasms stages of theileria and may be used during the incubation period of the disease or when clinical signs are apparent.
Dosage and Administration
- Butalex is administered as a single dose at the rate of 1ml per 20kg bodyweight (equivalent to 2.5mg buparvaquone/ kg body weight).
- In severe and advanced cases, a second treatment may be required at 48-72 hrs after the initial injection at the same dose rate.
- Route of administration is as an intramuscular injection into the neck muscles.
- Avoid wet or dirty areas of the skin.
- No more than 10ml should be injected into a single site.
Composition
Each 1ml of Butalex contains 50 mg Buparvaquone.
Precautions
- Butalex should never be given by intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
- Localised, painless, oedematous swelling may occasionally be at the injection site. Dectomax Pour-On
Butalex Mode of action
Butalex directly inhibits the respiration of Theileria parasites.
Dosage
1. 2.5 mg buparvaquone / kg bwt. = 1ml / 20 kg bwt of Butalex
2. In sever cases 2nd dose is required after 48 – 72 hours.
Administration
Administered I/M in the neck muscles with no more 10 ml in one side
Withdraw
- Meat – 42 days
- Milk – 48 hours
Immunity
Recovered animals develop homologous immunity. However infections with antigenically unrelated species or strains may require further treatment with Butalex.
Caution
Theiriosis has severe depressant effects on the immune system. Therefore it is recommended that any vaccination be delayed until the animal has recovered.
Further information
Butalex :
1. Is acting fast (reach blood serum activity 3 h after injection)
2. Active against Schizont & Piroplasm
3. Effective during incubation period
4. Full return to productivity
5. Economical choice (1-7)
6. Can be used with other antiprotozoal as Imizol to treat mixed infections
Storage
- Store below 25°C, protected from light.
- Do not freeze.