Rycoben SC Fluke & Worm Oral Suspension for Sheep

Rycoben is a broad spectrum fluke and worm drench for the control of the major internal parasites of sheep including: adult and immature gastro-intestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke.

Rycoben is ovicidal and is effective against mature and immature roundworms and lungworms. It is also effective against removing heads and segments of tapeworms. It controls adult liver fluke and treats chronic fasciolosis. Rycoben also aids in the prevention of cobalt and selenium deficiency.

Dosage and Administration
Administer orally using standard drenching equipment. To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing devise should be checked. Use the dose volume appropriate to the heaviest animals when treating on a group basis.

Worm dose
Recommended dose rate is 1 ml Rycoben SC per 5kg bodyweight.

Fluke and worm dose
For the control of adult liver fluke and the treatment of chronic fasciolosis, in addition to the treatment of roundworm, lungworm and tapeworm infection in sheep by oral administration.
Recommended dose rate is 1.5 ml Rycoben SC per 5kg bodyweight; equivalent to 17.5 mg ricobendazole per kg.

Dosing programme
The worm dose of Rycoben SC for Sheep is suitable for the treatment of sheep of all ages, however care should be taken not to exceed the recommended worm dose especially during the first month of pregnancy. Ewes should not be treated at the fluke and worm dose during tupping and until one month after the tups are removed. Ensure careful handling if used near lambing time. Dosing of lambs for Nematodirus infection should be based on the likely severity of the challenge.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc
The product should only be used in areas known to be deficient in cobalt and selenium. Do not administer other cobalt and selenium supplements concurrently unless specifically advised your your vet. If in doubt, consult a veterinary surgeon.
For oral administration only. Do not dilute and do not mix with other products.

Withdrawal Periods
Meat - 3 days
Milk - Do not use in sheep producing milk for human consumption.

Pack contains - 2x 5ltr, 1x2.2ltr & 15ml drench gun.