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

> Hitek Platinum is a long-acting 3.15% ivermectin injection (31.5 mg per mL) from Virbac India, given to cattle at 1 mL per 50 kg subcutaneously, in front of or behind the shoulder…

- Source page: https://wevet.in/vet-products/hitek-platinum-ivermectin/
- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Hitek Platinum is a long-acting 3.15% ivermectin injection (31.5 mg per mL) from Virbac India, given to cattle at 1 mL per 50 kg subcutaneously, in front of or behind the shoulder blade [1]. At 31.5 mg per mL that works out to 630 mcg ivermectin per kg (calculated).

- Brand: Hitek Platinum
- Contains: Ivermectin
- Company: Virbac India
- Label species: Cattle
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Hitek Platinum injection (3.15%): Ivermectin 31.5 mg per mL (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Extended endectocide control (Label: 1 mL per 50 kg; 630 mcg/kg is calculated from 31.5 mg/mL.) | 630 mcg/kg [1] | SC (in front of or behind the scapula) | Single dose | Label |

## Label directions

- 1 mL of Hitek Platinum per 50 kg body weight, subcutaneously, under the loose skin in front of or behind the scapula [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Livestock ivermectin injections must not be used in dogs — severe reactions, including deaths, are reported [2].

## Withdrawal periods

- Cattle, meat: check pack — Not stated on the Hitek Platinum product page — check the pack insert. [1]

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Hitek Platinum dose?

1 mL per 50 kg body weight, subcutaneously [1].

### How strong is Hitek Platinum?

3.15% — 31.5 mg of ivermectin per mL [1].

## References

[1] HITEK™ PLATINUM INJECTION — Virbac India (official product page) (2026). https://in.virbac.com/home/cattle/products/ectoparasiticide/hitek-platinum-injection
[2] 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
[3] 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
[4] 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
[5] 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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