# Hitek (Ivermectin) Dose for Cattle & Sheep: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Hitek is Virbac India's ivermectin range: the injection contains 10 mg ivermectin per mL and is given to cattle at 1 mL per 50 kg subcutaneously, and the oral solution contains 0.8…

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- Type: Vet product
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- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Hitek is Virbac India's ivermectin range: the injection contains 10 mg ivermectin per mL and is given to cattle at 1 mL per 50 kg subcutaneously [1], and the oral solution contains 0.8 mg per mL and is given to sheep and goats at 2.5 mL per 10 kg (200 mcg/kg) [2].

- Brand: Hitek
- Contains: Ivermectin
- Company: Virbac India
- Label species: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Camels
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Hitek injection (1%): Ivermectin 10 mg per mL (verified, [1])
- Hitek oral solution: Ivermectin 0.8 mg per mL (verified, [2])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Internal and external parasites (injection) (Label: 1 mL per 50 kg (= 200 mcg/kg at 10 mg/mL).) | 200 mcg/kg [1] | SC | Single dose | Label |
| Sheep | Parasitic dermatitis, ticks, mites, nematodes (oral solution) (Label: 2.5 mL per 10 kg.) | 200 mcg/kg [2] | PO | Single dose | Label |
| Goats | Parasitic dermatitis, ticks, mites, nematodes (oral solution) (Label: 2.5 mL per 10 kg.) | 200 mcg/kg [2] | PO | Single dose | Label |

## Label directions

- Injection — Cattle: 1 mL per 50 kg body weight by S/C route [1].
- Oral solution — Sheep and goats: 200 microgram ivermectin/kg body weight, or 2.5 mL per 10 kg [2].

## Warnings and precautions

- The injection page lists sheep and camels among the indicated species but gives a dose only for cattle [1].
- Ivermectin injections for livestock must not be used in dogs — severe reactions, including deaths, are reported [3].

## Withdrawal periods

- Cattle, meat: check pack — Not stated on the Hitek product page — check the pack insert. For comparison, the US Ivomec 1% label gives 35 days for cattle meat [3]. [1]

Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Hitek injection dose for cattle?

1 mL per 50 kg body weight under the skin (S/C) [1].

### How much ivermectin is in Hitek injection?

10 mg of ivermectin per mL (1%) [1].

### What is the Hitek oral dose for goats and sheep?

2.5 mL per 10 kg body weight, which gives 200 micrograms of ivermectin per kg [2].

## References

[1] HITEK™ - Injection — Virbac India (official product page) (2026). https://in.virbac.com/products/ectoparasiticide/hitek-injection
[2] HITEK® Oral Solution — Virbac India (official product page) (2026). https://in.virbac.com/home/sheep-and-goat/products/anthelmintics/hitek-oral-solution
[3] IVOMEC (ivermectin) injection, solution — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label (reference product) (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=84fe39b2-0423-479a-b81f-198e2fb4e826
[4] Mange in Dogs and Cats — Merck Veterinary Manual — M. W. Dryden (reviewed 2023, updated May 2025) (2025). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/mange/mange-in-dogs-and-cats
[5] Pharmacodynamics: Mechanisms of Anthelmintic Action in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual — E. Claerebout & C. E. Lanusse (Apr 2025) (2025). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/anthelmintics/pharmacodynamics-mechanisms-of-anthelmintic-action-in-animals
[6] HEARTGARD PLUS (ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate) chewable — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Boehringer Ingelheim (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=595a4883-6b37-4190-9579-a2c7ca4738eb

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