C-DIP

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Available from:

Kilco (International) Ltd.

ATC code:

QD08AC02

INN (International Name):

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Dosage:

0.5 %w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Teat Dip Solution / Spray

Prescription type:

LM-Licensed Merchant

Therapeutic group:

Bovine

Therapeutic area:

Chlorhexidine

Therapeutic indications:

Antiseptics

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2002-11-22

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
C-DIP
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance:
Chlorhexidine gluconate
0.5 % w/v.
Excipients:
Ponceau 4R (E124)
0.0017 % w/v
For a full list of excipients see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Teat Dip/Spray Solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Lactating dairy cattle.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For use on the teats and udders of lactating dairy cattle as an aid in the prevention of bovine mastitis.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to the active substance
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
a)
Wash teats and udders before milking.
b)
Teat dip cups should be emptied after milking and washed before re-use.
c)
Do not mix with other products.
d)
For external use only.
e)
If signs of disease persist or appear consult your Veterinary surgeon or Veterinary
practitioner.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using the product.
When the product is being applied through spray equipment avoid working in spray mist.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, give immediate prolonged irrigation with clean running water
and seek medical attention.
In case of ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.
Keep away from animal feed.
Wash hands after use.
4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
Skin sensitivity to chlorhexidine is rare and no su