Dectospot 2.5L

Clinical particulars Target species Cattle and sheep. Indications for use As a topical application for the control of lice and flies on cattle; ticks, lice, keds and established blowfly strike on sheep and lice and ticks on lambs. On cattle: for the control of both sucking and biting lice, including Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis, Solenopotes capillatus, Linognathus vituli and Haematopinus eurysternus on all ages of cattle including dairy cattle producing milk for human consumption. Also as an aid in the control of both biting and nuisance flies including Haematobia irritans, Stomoxys calcitrans, Musca species and Hydrotaea irritans. On sheep: For the control of ticks Ixodes ricinus and of lice and keds and established blowfly strike. On lambs: For the control of ticks Ixodes ricinus and lice Bovicola ovis. Contra-indications None. Special warnings for each target species Care should be taken to avoid inaccurate dosing, misadministration or too frequent and repeated use of ectoparasiticides from the same class over an extended period of time as these practices increase the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy. Special precautions for use i) Special precautions for use in animals For external use only. ii) Special Precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals Wear protective clothing including waterproof apron and boots and impervious gloves when either applying the product or handling recently treated animals. Remove heavily contaminated clothing immediately and wash before use. Wash splashes from skin immediately with soap and plenty of water. Wash hands and exposed skin after handling this product and before meals. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, running water and seek medical advice. In case of accidental ingestion, wash out mouth immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Do not smoke, drink or eat while handling the product. This product contains deltamethrin which may produce tingling, itchiness and blotchy redness on exposed skin. If you feel unwell after working with this product, consult your doctor and show this label. Advice to medical practitioners: Advice on clinical management is available from the National Poisons Information Service. Adverse reactions Minor signs of discomfort have been seen in some cattle during the 48 hours after treatment. This is of no long term detriment to the animal. Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay No special precautions are recommended and the product can therefore be used in pregnancy. Interactions Some organo-phosphorous insecticides can reduce metabolism rate and thus enhance deltamethrin toxicity. Do not mix any other insecticide or acaricide with Dectospot Spot-on Solution.