APIGUARD GEL (25% THYMOL) FOR BEEHIVE USE
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
02-04-2015
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Active ingredient:
THYMOL
Available from:
Vita (Europe) Limited
ATC code:
QP53AX22
INN (International Name):
THYMOL
Dosage:
25 Per Cent
Pharmaceutical form:
Gel
Prescription type:
LM-Licensed Merchant
Therapeutic group:
Bees
Therapeutic area:
Thymol
Therapeutic indications:
Ectoparasiticide
Authorization status:
Authorised
Authorization date:
2003-03-21
Summary of Product characteristics
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
APIGUARD gel (25% thymol) for beehive use.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Thymol ………………………………………… 12.5 g/tray
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Gel.
Slightly opalescent, colourless to pink granular gel.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Honeybees (_Apis mellifera_).
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Treatment of varroosis due to _Varroa destructor._
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Care should be taken to ensure that the authorised dosage schedule is adhered to as improper dosing could deleteriously
affect the colony.
HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
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_Date Printed 18/03/2015_
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Do not treat during honey flow to avoid potential taste tainting.
The treatment can be performed immediately after the removal of the supers.
Do not use the product when the maximum daily temperature expected during the treatment is lower than 15°C or when
the colony activity is very low or when temperature is above 40°C.
Combine weak colonies before treatment.
All colonies of an apiary should be treated simultaneously
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE MEDICINAL PRODUCTS TO ANIMALS
Because of possible contact dermatitis and irritation of the skin and eyes, direct skin and eye contact should be avoided.
When handling the product, wear impermeable gloves as well as the usual protection equipment.
After application, wash hands and the material being in con
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