Brand: CHANAVERM ® PLUS Oral Solution

Company: CHANELLE


FORMULATION: «drench» for oral administration.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S): Levamisole hydrochloride: 15 mg/mL (equivalent to 1.5%)

CHEMICAL CLASS of the active ingredient(s):Levamisol: imidazothiazole


INDICATIONS: CATTLE & SHEEP


PARASITES CONTROLLED (spectrum of activity)

Cattle & Sheep


RECOMMENDED DOSE*

  • For cattle & sheep, the recommended therapeutic dose is 7.5 mg levamisole per kg bw (equivalent to 5 mL product per 10 kg bw).

Read the product label for specific details on dosage.

* Country-specific differences may apply: read the product label.


SAFETY

  • LD50 (acute oral) in rats: levamisole: 180 mg/kg (for the a.i.)
  • LD50 (acute dermal) in rats: n.a.

Suspected poisoning? Read the article on levamisole safety in this site.

Withholding periods (=withdrawal times) for meat & milk (country-specific differences may apply: read the product label)

  • Meat & offal: Ireland 18 days
  • Milk: Ireland: Not for use in animals producing milk for human consumption.

WARNING !!!: Never use on humans, dogs or cats

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RESISTANCE PREVENTION

Risk of resistance: YES.

Resistance of gastrointestinal roundworms to all benzimidazoles (incl. fenbendazole) in ruminants is a very serious and increasing problem worldwide, particularly in sheep and goats, but also in cattle. The most affected worm species are:

This means that if this product does not achieve the expected efficacy against the mentioned parasites, it may be due to resistance and not to incorrect use, which is usually the most frequent cause of product failure.

Alternative chemical classes/active ingredients to prevent resistance of gastrointestinal roundworms through product rotation:

These alternative products may not be available in all countries, or may not be available as drenches, or may not be effective against all the concerned parasites.

It is highly recommended to periodically check the resistance status of each property performing appropriate tests (e.g. fecal egg counts) under supervision of a veterinary doctor. Such tests are now routinely available for most producers in developed countries.

Learn more about resistance and how it develops.


MARKETING

Are the active ingredients of this product ORIGINAL* or GENERICS**?

  • GENERICS

*Meaning that they are still patent protected and generics are not yet available
**Meaning that they have lost patent protection and may be acquired from manufacturers of generic active ingredients other than the holder of the original patent.

COUNTRIES where this brand/product is marketed: Ireland
GENERIC BRANDS available? Yes, but very few in most countries with this particular composition, if at all.

Click here to learn more about GENERIC vs. ORIGINAL drugs.

For an overview on the most used antiparasitic drench brands click here.


COMMENTS

CHANAVERM PLUS ORAL SOLUTION from CHANELLE is a classic drench containig generic levamisole, in this case complemented with Cobalt that has no anthelmintic efficacy whatsoever.

Levamisole is a veteran anthelmintic introduced by JANSSEN already in the 1960s (NILVERM, RIPERCOL). It shows broad-spectrum efficacy against roundworms (gastrointestinal and pulmonary) but no efficacy whatsoever against tapeworms and flukes. It is also completely ineffective against external parasites of livestock (ticksflies, lice, mites, etc). Levamisole has been used massively worldwide in countless generic formulations. It still remains one of the most preferred low-cost anthelmintics for livestock worldwide. It is less used in pets. It is not used in agriculture.

Levamisole (as well as benzimidazoles, monepantel, and tetrahydropyrimidines) administered as a drench has no residual effect, i.e. it kills the parasites shortly after administration, but does not significantly protect the animals against re-infestation by infective stages in their environment.

Unfortunately, resistance of several gastrointestinal roundworms to all levamisole is already very high and very frequent worldwide in sheep and goats, slightly lower in cattle.

Nowadays more convenient pour-ons and injectables containing macrocyclic lactones (e.g. abamectin, doramectin, eprinomectin, ivermectin, moxidectin) are often preferred over drenches. Macrocyclic lactones also ensure several weeks protection against re-infestation by several worm species, in contrast with levamisole or benzimidazoles that lack any residual effect.

In ruminants, reducing the amount of feed slows down the exit flow of the rumen and prolongs the time during which the active ingredient remains there and is absorbed. Consequently it is advisable to reduce the access of animals to feed (especially to fresh pasture, not to water) 24 hours before administration. For the same reason, it is better to keep the animals away from food for about 6 hours after drenching. However sick or weak animals should not be kept away from food and fasting animals should have access to water. In cattle, a fiber-rich diet also increases the bioavailability of fenbendazole.

Click here for general information on good practices for the prevention and control of gastrointestinal worms in livestock.


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