Duowin, Cutaneous Spray, Solution

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

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Active ingredient:

Permethrin (Cis:Trans 40:60), Pyriproxyfen

Available from:

Virbac

ATC code:

QP53AC54

INN (International Name):

Permethrin (Cis:Trans 40:60), Pyriproxyfen

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous spray, solution

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Dogs

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1997-07-24

Summary of Product characteristics

                                Revised October 2017
AN: 00673/2017
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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.
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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
                                
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