Veterinary Medicinal Product “Dacoxy”
Annotation
Trade name
Dacoxy
Dosage form
Oral solution
Description
A transparent, colorless or slightly yellow solution.
Composition
Each 1 ml of the preparation contains:
Active substance: Toltrazuril – 25 mg
Pharmacological group
Coccidiostatic agent
ATC vet code: QP51BC01 – Toltrazuril
Pharmacological properties
Toltrazuril is a coccidiostatic agent from the triazinetrione group, active against parasites of the genus Eimeria spp., especially Eimeria acervulina, Eimeria brunetti, Eimeria maxima, Eimeria mitis, Eimeria necatrix, Eimeria tenella, Eimeria adenoides, and Eimeria meleagrimitis.
Toltrazuril affects various developmental stages of coccidia. The drug damages the cellular membrane of the parasite and inhibits division of the protozoan nucleus and cells, resulting in the destruction of coccidia.
Indications
The coccidiostatic agent “Dacoxy” is used for the treatment of coccidiosis in chickens and turkeys.
Effective against the following Eimeria species:
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In chickens: E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mitis, E. necatrix, E. tenella
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In turkeys: E. adenoides, E. meleagrimitis
Method of administration and dosage
“Dacoxy” is administered orally with drinking water.
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Chickens, turkeys:
Dissolve 1 ml of the product in 1 liter of drinking water and administer continuously for 2 days (during treatment, the medicated water must be the only source of drinking water);
or
Dissolve 3 ml of the product in 1 liter of drinking water and administer for 8 hours per day for 2 consecutive days.
Not to be used in laying birds (chickens, turkeys).
A fresh medicated solution must be prepared daily.
Adverse reactions
At high doses, reduced water absorption by the organism may occur.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to toltrazuril or any other components of the product.
Not to be used in cases of renal and/or hepatic dysfunction.
Withdrawal period
Meat:
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14 days (chickens)
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16 days (turkeys)
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at room temperature.
Presentation
100 ml oral solution in a white polyethylene bottle.
Shelf life
3 years.
Country of manufacture
Georgia
Manufacturer
LLC “Davati”
10 Grigol Khandzteli St., Tbilisi, Georgia
