Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Permethrin (Cis:Trans 40:60), Pyriproxyfen
Virbac
QP53AC54
Permethrin (Cis:Trans 40:60), Pyriproxyfen
Cutaneous spray, solution
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Dogs
Ectoparasiticide
Authorized
1997-07-24
Revised October 2017 AN: 00673/2017 Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT DUOWIN, Cutaneous Spray, Solution. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION FOR 100 ML : ACTIVE SUBSTANCES : Permethrin (Cis:Trans 40:60) ...................................................... 1.88 g Pyriproxyfen.................................................................................. 20 mg For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous spray, solution. Clear and pale yellow solution. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE,SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Treatment and prevention of flea (_Ctenocephalides felis_) and tick (_Rhipicephalus _ _sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus_) infestations. Against fleas: Treatment and prevention of a new infestation by adult fleas for 6 weeks. Prevention of flea multiplication for 10 weeks by sterilizing the eggs. Against ticks: Treatment and prevention of a new infestation for 4 weeks. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use on cats as adverse reactions and even death can occur. See also sections 4.5. and 4.7. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES FLAMMABLE. Keep treated animals away from fires and other sources of heat for at least 30 minutes following spraying and until the fur is totally dry. Underdosing should be avoided in order to maintain the claimed duration of efficacy. Care should be taken to accurately weigh the animal and to comply with the recommended number of activations of the pump as DUOWIN is being applied. Revised October 2017 AN: 00673/2017 Page 2 of 6 If signs of disease persist or appear consult your veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner. Fleas from pets often infest the animal's basket, bedding and regular resting areas such as carpets and soft furnishings which should be treated with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly. This will aid reduction in environmental challenge and maximise the duration of protection against re-infestation given by DUOW Read the complete document