Johnson's Rid Mite 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:

Cage Birds, Pigeon (non-food producing)

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Suspended

Authorization date:

1991-06-13

Summary of Product characteristics

JOHNSON'S VETERINARY PRODUCTS LTD
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
Johnson's Rid-Mite 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:
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:
Canaries, Budgerigars and Pigeons (but not those intended for human
consumption).
5.2
Indications for Use:
Insecticidal powder to kill mites and lice on canaries, budgerigars
and pigeons.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Not to be used 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 contra-indicated.
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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 - Cage birds (e.g. canaries and budgerigars) and
Pigeons: Use early in
the day to prevent birds inhaling powder while sleeping. Apply powder
carefully and evenly
over body, by hand if necessary, treating base of neck, tail,
underwings and breast
feathers, ensuring that powder reaches the skin. Avoid eyes. Apply
sparingly, using 1-2g
powder (2-3 gentle puffs) for a budgerigar or canary, and 3-5g powder
(4-6 gentle puffs)
for a pigeon. Repeat every 3-4 days if necessary until infestation is
cleared. While tr