Imitong
Composition
Each 2.36g contains:
Diminazene diaceturate ............................. 1.05g
Vitamin B12 ............................................. 1mg
Vitamin B6 .............................................. 5mg
Antipyrine ................................................ 1.31g
Character
A yellow or orange, crystalline powder, odourless. It will become the orange-red in the light or hot situation.
Pharmacological actions
Diminazene is aromatic broad-spectrum anti-hemozoic drug. It interferes hemozoic aerobic glycolysis and DNA synthesis to educe zoophobous effect. It has an action against Trypanosomatid, Giardia lamblia, Eperythrozoon in blood. After administration, it has a high blood level and short duration, so it is used in the treatment of disease, prophylactic effect is not good.
Antipyrine with a major role in the elevating increased body temperature and sweating after administration of diminazene diaceturate, enable the body back to health as soon as possible.
Indications
For the treatment of Trypanosomiasis, Babesiosis and Theileriasis in cattle, sheep, goats and horses:
• Trypanosomosis due to Trypanosoma congolense, T. vivax and T. brucei.
• Babesiosis due to Babesia bovis, B. bigemina, B. ovis, B. motasi, B. canis and other species of Babesia.
• Theileriosis due to Theileria annulata.
Dosage and administration
By deep intramuscular injection.
Dissolve 1 sachet of 2.36g powder in 12.5 ml of sterile water for injection to obtain a ready to use solution of 7% (about 15ml).
The recommended dosage for all animals is 3.5 mg of Diminazene per kg body weight (1ml/20kg) in a single injection. For infections with T. brucei, the dosage should be doubled (2ml/20kg). Infections due to resistant strains, the dosage may be increased to 8 mg Diminazene per kg body weight (1ml/8.75kg), but without injecting more than 4g Diminazene per animal.
Usually one injection is enough for the treatment. If the animal does not recover after one injection, consult a veterinarian for further treatment.
Side effects
The drug is toxic, sometimes it could be seen restless, urinating frequently and muscle twitching.
Intramuscular injection has irritation, it may cause swelling. When large quantity of the solution is administered, it’s recommended to give the injection at several sites in order to avoid local pain.
Warnings
Camels are quite sensitive, not suitable.
Horses are sensitive, not suitable for large dose.
Buffalos are sensitive, be cautious when continual application.
Milk production quantity of cow will reduce because of large dose.
Withdrawal period
Meat and offal: 21 days; Milk: 3 days.
Presentation
2.36g / sachet × 10 sachets / box.
STORAGE
Store in a cool and dry place below 30℃, protect from light.
Shelf life
4 years.





