Doramectin (Livestock) for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Doramectin (Livestock) is used in swine for GI nematodes, lungworms, mange, lice. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doramectin (Livestock) in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dectomax
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.3 mg/kg | single dose | GI nematodes, lungworms, mange, lice | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Macrocyclic lactone avermectin with broad-spectrum activity against gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, grubs, lice, and mange mites. Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels.
Side effects & warnings
SC injection in cattle; IM in swine. Not for use in female dairy cattle of breeding age. Observe withdrawal periods (meat: 35 days injectable). Do not use in calves under 200 lbs intended for veal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Doramectin (Livestock) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doramectin (Livestock) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.