Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Evans Vanodine International Plc
amended)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Teat dip/spray solution
AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List
Cattle
Antiseptic
Expired
2001-10-08
Revised: March 2010 (ATCVet code amended) SUMMARY OF PRODCUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Hexodip Extra 0.436% w/v Ready To Use Teat Dip and Teat Spray Solution 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION QUALITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE SUBSTANCE Chlorhexidine Gluconate (as Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution) EXCIPIENTS Benzalkonium chloride Ponceau 4R (E124) OTHER RELEVANT CONSTITUENTS Glycerol Sorbitol For full list of excipients see 6.1. QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 0.436% w/v 0.010% w/v 0.0021% w/v 10.80% w/v 1.20% w/v 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Teat Dip/Teat Spray solution. Red aqueous liquid. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dairy cows. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES To be applied undiluted, by dipping or spraying to dairy cows' teats immediately after milking, as an aid in the control of mastitis in lactating dairy cows, and as an aid in the prevention and healing of cracked and chapped teats. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Not to be use on lacerated teats. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES None known. Revised: March 2010 (ATCVet code amended) 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. i. Special precautions for use in animals. For use as a post-milking teat dip/spray only. ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals. Avoid contact with eyes. If sprayed/splashed in the eye, rinse with clean running water and seek medical advice. In case of ingestion seek medical attention immediately. When used as a spray, avoid working in the spray mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using this product. Keep away from animal feed. Wash hands after use. iii Other precautions None. 4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS) None recorded. 4.7 USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR LAY The product is safe to use on pregnant and lactating cows. 4.8 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Incompatible with other dip compounds particularly anionics and soaps. Not to be Read the complete document