Johnson's Kil-Pest Insect Powder

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Piperonyl Butoxide, Pyrethrins

Available from:

Johnson's Veterinary Products Ltd

INN (International Name):

Piperonyl Butoxide, Pyrethrins

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous powder

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cage Birds, Cats, Dogs, Pigeon (non-food producing)

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Suspended

Authorization date:

1991-08-07

Summary of Product characteristics

JOHNSON'S VETERINARY PRODUCTS LTD
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
Johnson's Kil-Pest Insect Powder.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION:
Active Ingredients:
Pyrethrum Powder 1.3% w/w (to give 0.1% w/w Pyrethrins)
8.17% w/w *
Piperonyl Butoxide
0.80% w/w
* Includes 5% stability overage.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM:
Cutaneous powder.
4.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
Pyrethrins/Piperonyl Butoxide
Pyrethrum is a chrysanthemum derivative; the powdered, dried flower
heads contain active
principles mainly in the form of pyrethrins. Pyrethrins have
insecticidal activity producing both
knock-down and mortality in a range of insects, and low mammalian
toxicity. Common names:
dalmation insect powder. Persian insect powder.
Piperonyl butoxide acts as a synergist when combined with pyrethrin
and prolongs its action.
5.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS:
5.1
Target Species:
Dogs and Cats over 12 weeks of age and Pigeons and Cage Birds.
5.2
Indications for Use:
Insecticidal powder to kill fleas on dogs and cats over 12 weeks of
age and mites and
lice on pigeons and cage birds.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Do not use on puppies or kittens under 12 weeks of age or on nursing
bitches and
queens.
Not to be used on pigeons intended for human consumption.
If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a Veterinary Surgeon
promptly.
5.4
Undesirable effects:
None.
5.5
Special Precautions for Use:
For external use only.
5.6
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
Do not use on nursing bitches and queens.
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5.7
Interaction with other medicaments and other forms of interaction:
None reported.
5.8
Posology and method of administration:
Dogs & Cats: Directions for use: Use when coat is dry, in open air if
possible. Apply
powder evenly all over body commencing at tail while stroking against
lie of coat to
ensure that powder reaches the skin. Use 5-10g per cat according to
size, 5-10g for a
small dog, 10-15g for a medium dog, 15-20g for a large dog. Avoid
eyes, nose and
mouth. Leave for 30 minutes then comb or brush thoroughly. Repeat
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