Description
Description
Imizol Injection 10ml is a sterile solution containing imidocarb dipropionate for the treatment of dogs with clinical signs of babesiosis and/or demonstrated babesia organisms in the blood.
IMIZOL (imidocarb dipropionate) contains 120 mg/mL of imidocarb dipropionate suitable for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. Imidocarb is chemically described as N,N’-bis[3-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-phenyl]urea dipropionate and has a molecular weight of 496.6. In addition to the active component, imidocarb dipropionate, the formulation also contains propionic acid (22.34 mg/mL), and water for injection.
Features/Benefits of Imizol Injection
- Two Treatments two weeks apart
- Simplifies treatment regimen
- Injectable administration keeps the treatment under your control
- Eliminates the issue of treatment compliance
- Intramuscular or subcutaneous administration
- Provides more versatility
- Low volume dose treatment (3mg/lb), 100lb dog requires only 2.5ml of Imizol per injection
Uses
For the treatment of dogs with clinical signs of babesiosis and/or demonstrated Babesia organisms in the blood.
Precautions
WARNING:Â NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IN THE EVENT OF HUMAN EXPOSURE IMMEDIATELY CALL 303-595-4869, FOR MEDICAL ADVICE FOR HUMANS.
Oncogenesis: Increased incidence of tumors was observed in rats given imidocarb.
Use intramuscularly or subcutaneously at a rate of 6.6Â mg/kg (3Â mg/lb) body weight. Repeat the dose in two (2) weeks, for a total of two (2)Â treatments.
Dosing
IMIZOL® DOSING GUIDE 6.6 mg/kg Body Weight
Animal Weight |
IMIZOL Dosage |
10 lb (4.5 kg) |
0.25 mL |
20 lb (9.1 kg) |
0.50 mL |
30 lb (13.6 kg) |
0.75 mL |
40 lb (18.2 kg) |
1.00 mL |
60 lb (27.3 kg) |
1.50 mL |
80 lb (36.4 kg) |
2.00 mL |
100 lb (45.5 kg) |
2.50 mL |
MUST NOT BE ADMINISTERED INTRAVENOUSLY. The safety and effectiveness of imidocarb have not been determined in puppies or in breeding, lactating, or pregnant animals. Risk versus benefit should be considered before using this drug in dogs with impaired lung, liver, or kidney function.
Do not use this product simultaneously with exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs, pesticides, or chemicals.
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