PARVEXON PLUS

Description

PARVEXON PLUS is a potent injection treatment for Theileriosis (East Coast Fever), particularly for advanced cases with pulmonary oedema.  PARVEXON PLUS contains 150 mg/mℓ Parvaquone and 55mg/mℓ Frusemide.  Parvaquone is theilericidal, acting on schizonts and piroplasm. Frusemide is a diuretic, which resolves pulmonary oedema.

Effective Use

Theileriosis particularly for advanced cases with pulmonary oedema.

For Use On

Cattle

Contents

Parvaquone 150mg/mℓ and Frusemide 55 mg/mℓ

Pack Size

50mℓ

Directions for Use

Dose – Inject by the intramuscular route into the neck muscles at the rate of 1mℓ/15kg (10.0mg Paravaquone, 3.6 mg Frusemide per kg).  Repeat after 48 hours.  In cases of exceptionally severe infections with pulmonary oedema, further treatment at half the dosage rate may be required at 24-hour intervals.

Withdrawal Period

  • Meat – 28 days
  • Milk – 14 days

Precautions

  • theileriosis is usually associated with concurrent infections such as bacterial pneumonia, Gall sickness, Redwater etc
  • special care must be taken to treat any concurrent conditions