DIMINA PLUS

Composition:

Each Sachet Contains: Diminazene Diaceturate BP (Vet)…1.05 gm-Vitamin B12 BP….1 mg-Vitamin B6 BP…… 5 mg
Excipients (Phenazone BP) q.s. 2.36 gm

Properties:

DIMINA PLUS is a mixture of diminazene diaceturate and Excipients (Phenazone), supplemented with Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

Diminazene diaceturate is an anti-protozoic substance, active against Trypanosoma spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria annulata. Phenazone (Excipients) acts against fever specifically in case of babesiosis.
Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are essential in the treatment of anemia.

Species of Animals:

Horse, cattle, camel, dog.

Indications:

– Prevention and treatment of trypanosomiasis (nagana, surra, dourine).
– Treatment of babesiosis.
– Treatment of theileriosis caused by Theileria annulata.

Contra-Indiations:

Severe hepatic and renal impairment.

Administration and Dosage:

Dissolve 1 vial of 2.36 g powder in 12.5 ml (or 1 vial of 23.6 g in 125 ml) of sterile for injection to obtain a ready to- use 7% solution (70 mg/ml).
Subcutaneous or intramuscular administration, the latter is recommended in horses.

Treatment of trypanosomiasis:

Horses, cattle: 3.5 mg of diminazene diaceturate/kg b.w. (1 ml/20 kg b.w.)

Camels: 1.25 mg of diminazene diaceturate/kg b.w. (1 ml/14 kg b.w.)

Treatment of babesiosis:

Horses, cattle, dogs: 3.5 mg of diminazene diaceturate/kg b.w. (1ml/20 kg b.w.)

Treatment of theileriosis:

Cattle: 5 mg of diminazene diaceturate/kg b.w. (1 ml/14 kg b.w.)

Adverse Reactions:

Multiple therapeutica doses produce nervous signs especially in dogs and camels.

Withdrawal Times:

Slaughter 21 days – Milk delivery: 3 days

Storage:

Store in a cool dry place (below 30°C)
Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation:

Vial of 2.36 g