PURINA TOTALCARE FLEA COLLAR FOR DOGS

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

diazinon(150g/kg)

Available from:

PURINA TOTALCARE

INN (International Name):

diazinon(150g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

COLLAR, MEDALION

Units in package:

21g (1 collar)

Class:

Veterinary Pesticide

Manufactured by:

PURINA PETCARE

Therapeutic group:

DOG - OVER 12 WEEKS OLD

Therapeutic area:

Group 1B Insecticide

Therapeutic indications:

FLEA - CTENOCEPHALIDES SPP.

Product summary:

Kills fleas on dogs for up to 5 months.DO NOT use on sick or convalescing dogs or puppies less than 6 months of age. DO NOT use with any other organophosphorus medications or insecticides. Take care to prevent animals from chewing the collar.

Authorization status:

Registered and available

Authorization date:

2013-12-06

Patient Information leaflet

NESTLE PURINA PETCARE A DIV OF NESTLE AUSTRALIA LTD
Page 1 of 4
PRODUCT NAME:
PURINA Totalcare Flea Collar for Dogs
APVMA NO.:
61782/56278
PACK SIZES:
21 g
VERSION DATE:
18-11-13
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POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
PURINA Totalcare Flea Collar for Dogs
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT:
150g/kg Diazinon (An Anticholinesterase Compound)
Kills fleas (
Ctenocephalides canis
and
C. felis
) on Dogs for up to 5 months
21 g (1 collar)
This collar fits all dogs RLP APPROVED
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE A DIV OF NESTLE AUSTRALIA LTD
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PRODUCT NAME:
PURINA Totalcare Flea Collar for Dogs
APVMA NO.:
61782/56278
PACK SIZES:
21 g
VERSION DATE:
18-11-13
Text above the header line, below the footer line and in italics
between parallel lines does not appear on the label
Carton/Blister Backing Card Label
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product is contraindicated for use on sick or convalescing
animals.
This product is contraindicated for use on puppies under six months of
age.
This product is contraindicated for use with other organophosphorus
insecticides or
organophosphorus drugs.
PRECAUTIONS
Take care to prevent animals from chewing the collar.
The collar is a thin strap made of special plastic, which slowly
liberates enough Diazinon to
control fleas for up to 5 months. Diazinon is liberated from the
plastic as a liquid. It is absorbed
into the superficial fatty layer of the skin and fur. Fix collar
loosely around dog's neck, cut off and
dispose of excess length. Remove collar immediately should signs of
skin irritation occur.
ENVIRONMENTAL TREATMENT:
Fleas (or other types of pests) are also found in dog’s surroundings
(such as bedding, carpet, furniture,
yard, etc) so in order to prevent further infestation it is important
to treat the pet’s environment
appropriately.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT TREATMENT IS C

Summary of Product characteristics

VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.
DOCUMENT NO:
PURINA TOTAL CARE
FLEA COLLAR FOR DOGS
AND CATS (BLUE).DOC
REVISION A
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name:
Purina Total Care Flea Collar For Dogs and Cats (Blue)
PAGE: 1 OF 5
DATE OF ISSUE
19 SEPTEMBER,
2008
EMERGENCY: VIRBAC: 02 9772 9772 OR 1800 242 100 (BUSINESS HOURS ONLY)
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 1126 FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA, (0800
764 766 IN NEW ZEALAND)
SECTION 1 - IDENTIF
DUCT AND COMPANY
ICATION OF CHEMICAL PRO
COMPANY:
ABN 77 003 268 871
VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD
ADDRESS
361 Horsley Rd, Milperra, NSW 2214, Australia
Locked Bag 6000, Milperra Business Centre, NSW 1891, Australia
TELEPHONE:
r 1800 242 100
[phone] o
FAX:
[phone]
EMERGENCY PHONE
As above during business hours; answering machine after hours
SUBSTANCE:
Diazinon is an organophosphorus derivative.
TRADE NAME:
Purina Total Care Flea Collar For Dogs and Cats (Blue)
dogs and cats for up to 5 months.
PRODUCT USE:
Controls fleas on
CREATION DATE:
JANUARY, 2008
REVISION DATE:
JANUARY, 2008
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is classified as:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC
Australia.
angerous Goods (ADG) Code.
ous - No criteria found.
located. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN NUMBER:
None allocated
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian D
RISK PHRASES:
Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
SAFETY PHRASES:
Not Hazard
SUSDP CLASSIFICATION:
S6
ADG CLASSIFICATION:
None al
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PTION & COLOUR
: Black coloured dog collar.
th
scles
urination and bowel movement. Severe poison
tinence, unconsciousness and seizures.
PHYSICAL DESCRI
ODOUR:
No data.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS:
The symptoms associated with Diazinon poisoning in humans include
weakness,
headaches, tightness in the chest, blurred vision, nonreactive
pinpoint pupils, salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and slurred speech. Death has occurred in
some instances from both dermal and oral
exposures at very high levels. The L