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Deosect 5% w/v Concentrate for Cutaneous Spray Solution (Equine) (POM-VPS)
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Deosect is a Cypermethrin spray concentrate for the control of flies and lice on horses. Deosect Spray must be diluted and mixed with water to make a solution just before use. A knapsack, hand sprayer or a sponge may be used to apply the solution. The solution should be used within 24 hours.
Fly Control: The application of the solution should commence at the onset of the fly season and be repeated monthly for general fly control and every two weeks for severe head and face fly control.
Lice Control: Apply when lice are observed and repeat as necessary at a minimum interval of 14 days.
Dosage & Administration: Deosect Spray must be diluted and mixed with water to make a solution just before use. A knapsack, hand sprayer or a sponge may be used to apply the solution. The solution should be used within 24 hours. Avoid spraying directly into animals eyes.
1 litre (2 pints) of Deosect should be diluted with 50 litres (11 gallons) of water. Alternatively, the following table may be used:
Deosect 10 ml : Water 500ml
Deosect 20ml : Water 1 litre
Deosect 100ml : Water 5 litres
Deosect 200ml : Water 10 litres
A medium fine spray is advisable to avoid fogging of the diluted Deosect Spray. Careful attention must be paid to total animal coverage, especially the face, legs, back and hind quarters. The following amounts should be used:
Adult horses – 500 ml of diluted solution per animal.
Ponies – 125 ml of diluted solution per animal.
Contraindications & Warnings
For animal treatment only.
For external use only.
Do not apply to any lesions where the skin is broken.
Do not spray in or near milking parlours or where milking machinery may be contaminated.
This product belongs to the pyrethroid group. Possible undesirable effects can be irritation and allergic reactions on the skin.
The product can be safely used during pregnancy and lactation.
Deosect spray is of low toxicity and acute poisoning is unlikely to occur.
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Manufacturer | Zoetis |
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Legal Category | POM-VPS (Prescription-only medicine). Please answer the questions above. |
Uses | As a cutaneous spray for the control of flies and lice on horses |
Key Ingredients | Cypermethrin technical (cis 50: trans 50) 5.0% w/v (0.1% w/v when diluted). |
Instructions for use | Deosect Spray must be diluted and mixed with water to make a solution just before use. A knapsack, hand sprayer or a sponge may be used to apply the solution. The solution should be used within 24 hours. Avoid spraying directly into animals eyes. One litre (2 pints) of Deosect should be diluted with 50 litres (11 gallons) of water. Alternatively, the following table may be used: Deosect 10 ml : Water 500ml Deosect 20ml : Water 1 litre Deosect 100ml : Water 5 litres Deosect 200ml : Water 10 litres |
Suitable for use during pregnancy? | Yes |
Warnings | For animal treatment only. For external use only. Do not apply to any lesions where the skin is broken. Do not spray in or near milking parlours or where milking machinery may be contaminated. This product belongs to the pyrethroid group. Possible undesirable effects can be irritation and allergic reactions on the skin. The product can be safely used during pregnancy and lactation. Deosect spray is of low toxicity and acute poisoning is unlikely to occur. |
Treats & Controls | Lice |
Active Ingredient | Cypermethrin (cis 50: trans 50) 5.0% w/v |
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This item is an Authorised Veterinary Medicinal product (POM-VPS or NFA-VPS, see classifications below) so Supplement Solutions must comply with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Code of Practice. There is a series of questions which you must answer before the website will allow you to place your order - Please answer these questions acccurately so that our SQP (Suitable Qualified Person) can fully understand your situation. On receipt of your order your answers will be checked by our SQP who will release the order for dispatch. In some cases our SQP may need to contact you before releasing the order, so please include your day time and evening contact numbers on your order details. If you wish to contact our SQP, Hannah Wild, please do not hesitate to call her on 01995 671787 or email sales@supplementsolutions.co.uk.
For the most up-to-date information about this product, including dosing and warnings, please see the VMD product database
The classification of medicinces are as follows:
POM-V = Prescription only medicine - Veterinary. This can only be prescribed by a Veterinary, but supplied by either a Veterinary or a Pharmacist.
POM-VPS = Prescription Only Medicine - Veterinary, Pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP). These products can only be prescribed and supplied by one of the Registered Qualified Persons listed.
NFA-VPS = Non Food Animal - Veterinary, Pharmacist, or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP). These products can only be supplied by one of the Registered Qualified Persons listed.
AVM-GSL = Authorised Veterinary Medicine - General Sales List. These can be supplied by any retailer.
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Full information regarding Veterinary Medicines can be found on the VMD's website
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