BEAPHAR INSECTICIDAL DOG SHAMPOO, 0.2% W/W

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

PERMETHRIN

Available from:

Beaphar UK Ltd

ATC code:

QP53AC04

INN (International Name):

PERMETHRIN

Dosage:

0.2 %w/w

Pharmaceutical form:

Shampoo

Prescription type:

CAM-Companion Animal Medicine

Therapeutic group:

Canine

Therapeutic area:

Permethrin

Therapeutic indications:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

1989-10-01

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Beaphar Insecticidal Dog Shampoo, 0.2% w/w
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For a full list of excipients see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Shampoo
Bright green, clear shampoo
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Dogs and puppies over 12 weeks of age.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the control of fleas on dogs and puppies over 12 weeks of age.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use on cats.
Do not use on puppies under 12 weeks of age.
Do not use on nursing females.
Do not use with other topically applied products.
Do not use on sick and convalescing animals.
Do not re-apply within 7 days of use.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
To help prevent reinfestation, animal bedding, basket and regular resting areas (including carpets and soft furnishings)
should be treated with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.
Remove fleas from young puppies and nursing females by careful use of a flea comb.
Sick and convalescing animals should be treated by a Veterinary Surgeon. If signs of disease persist or appear after
treatment, consult a Veterinary Surgeon.
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
% W/W
Permethrin (cis:trans 40:60) 0.2
EXCIPIENTS
Formaldehyde
0.0675
Patent blue V (E131)
0.00034
Quinoline yellow (E104)
0.00044
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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_Date Printed 12/12/2011_
_CRN 7011070_
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTION(S) FOR USE IN ANIMALS
For external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes, nostrils and mouth.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
This product contains formaldehyde.
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