Johnson's Puppy Flea 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:

Dogs

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Suspended

Authorization date:

1991-07-01

Summary of Product characteristics

JOHNSON'S VETERINARY PRODUCTS LTD
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
Johnson's Puppy Flea 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:
dalmatian insect powder and Persian insect powder.
Piperonyl butoxide acts as a synergist when combined with pyrethrin
and prolongs its action.
5.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS:
5.1
Target Species:
Puppies over 12 weeks of age and young dogs.
5.2
Indications for Use:
Insecticidal powder to kill fleas on puppies over 12 weeks of age and
young dogs.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Do not use on puppies under 12 weeks of age or on nursing bitches.
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:
Do not use on nursing bitches.
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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: Use when coat is dry, in open air if possible.
Apply powder evenly
all over body commencing at tail while stroking against lie of coat to
ensure that powder
reaches the skin. Use 5-10g for a small dog, 10-15g for a medium dog,
15-20g for a
large dog. Avoid eyes, nose and mouth. Leave for 30 minutes then comb
or brush
thoroughly. Repeat every 3-4 days if necessary, until infestation is
cleared.
This pack contains sufficient powder to treat a small dog (e.g. 4-6kg)
7-8 times, a
medium sized dog (e.g. 10-15kg) 4-6 times and a lar