Johnson's Pigeon 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:

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 Pigeon 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:
Pigeons, but not those intended for human consumption.
5.2
Indications for Use:
Insecticidal powder to kill mites and lice on pigeons.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Do not use 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:
Not applicable.
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5.7
Interaction with other medicaments and other forms of interaction:
None reported.
5.8
Posology and method of administration:
Directions for use: Part feathers and apply powder all over body,
particularly under
wings and tail so that powder penetrates to the skin. Avoid eyes.
Apply sparingly using
3-5g powder (from 4-6 gentle puffs) per bird according to size. For
best results leave
birds in basket in a dark place for one hour after treatment, then
liberate. Repeat every
3-4 days if necessary, until infestation is cleared. Use occasionally
as a precaution,
particularly after racing or showing. While treating birds, to help
prevent re-infestation,
a little powder may be dusted on the surroundings where mites breed