Moxodex is a fast acting oral drench wormer for sheep that is aimed at controlling roundworm and lungworm. It has a persistent effect that will prevent reinfection for up to 5 weeks after use, leaving you with an 8 week dosing interval. Moxodex has been shown to be effective against certain benzimidazole resistant strains of worms. Moxodex uses the same active ingredient as Cydectin sheep drench which many users will be familiar with.
Active Ingredient: Moxidectin
Target Species: Sheep
Treats and Controls: Gastro-intestinal (round) worms, lungworms
Administration Method: Oral drench
Withdrawal Time: 14 days for sheep intended for meat and offal. 5 days for sheep producing milk for human consumption
Dosage for sheep:1 ml per 5 kg of bodyweight.
Body Weight
Dose Volume
Number of worm doses per pack
1 Litre
2.5 Litre
5 Litre
10kg
2 ml
500
1250
2500
20kg
4 ml
250
625
1250
30kg
6 ml
167
417
833
40kg
8 ml
125
313
625
50kg
10 ml
100
250
500
60kg
12 ml
83
208
417
70kg
14 ml
71
179
357
Always read the label and all enclosed information for Moxodex for sheep before administering to animals!
