Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Doramectin (Livestock) is dosed at 0.3 mg/kg IM single dose in swine, per DECTOMAX - Doramectin Injection, Solution for Cattle and Swine [US Product Label]. Zoetis, Inc.; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=44b8a743-4f00-457a-8b7e-5f3a557c04f1 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.453 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.424, Doramectin monograph spanning p.424-425; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. 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.
US trade names: Dectomax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.3 mg/kg | single dose | GI nematodes, lungworms, mange, lice | Strong | DECTOMAX - Doramectin Injection, Solution for Cattle and Swine [US Product Label]. Zoetis, Inc.; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=44b8a743-4f00-457a-8b7e-5f3a557c04f1 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.453 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.424, Doramectin monograph spanning p.424-425; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.296 | • 300 mcg/kg (0.3 mg/kg) or 1 mL per 34 kg (75 pounds), single injection, IM. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.296 | • 300 mcg/kg (0.3 mg/kg) or 1 mL per 34 kg (75 pounds), single injection, IM. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.
Doramectin (Livestock) dose range in swine, with cited source references: IM 0.3 mg/kg single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doramectin (Livestock) in swine: IM.
Doramectin (Livestock) is indicated in swine for: GI nematodes, lungworms, mange, lice.
These are general warnings for Doramectin (Livestock) across species; consult the swine dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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.