Dysect vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle
Indications
For topical application to control flies and lice on cattle.
Dose to be administered and administration route
All cattle 10ml per animal.
Application Administration:
Apply a single 10ml dose, with the dispenser pack or with an applicator gun, from the crown of the head down the neck and along the middle of the back of the animal.
Fly Control:
To control biting and nuisance flies, treatment should be repeated as necessary. Frequency of application will depend on the numbers and species of flies present; normally nuisance flies on the head and face can be controlled for up to 4/5 weeks and for the biting horn fly for up to 8 weeks.
Lice Control:
To control sucking and biting lice. One application treatment will normally eradicate all the lice. If a few lice survive on individual animals, it may be necessary on very rare occasions to re-treat an animal.
Adverse reactions
Signs of discomfort may be exhibited by some animals after treatment. This will not last longer than 48 hours and will have no lasting effect on the animal.
Dispensing
POM-VPS - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian, Pharmacist, SQP
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Dysect Cattle Pour-On Solution 15 g/litre
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substances:
Alphacypermethrin 15 g/litre
Excipient(s):
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Pour-on solution.
Yellow liquid free from solids.
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Target species
Cattle
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
For topical application to control flies and lice on cattle.
4.3 Contraindications
None
4.4 Special warnings for each target species
None.
4.5 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 veterinary medicinal product to animals
Wear waterproof apron and boots and impervious gloves when applying the product and when handling recently treated animals.
Wash splashes from skin and eyes immediately.
Remove heavily contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash hands and exposed skin before eating, drinking or smoking and after work.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Signs of discomfort may be exhibited by some animals after treatment. This will not last longer than 48 hours and will have no lasting effect on the animal.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
The product can be safely used during pregnancy and lactation.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
All cattle 10ml per animal.
Application Administration:
Apply a single 10ml dose, with the dispenser pack or with an applicator gun, from the crown of the head down the neck and along the middle of the back of the animal.
Fly Control:
To control biting and nuisance flies, treatment should be repeated as necessary. Frequency of application will depend on the numbers and species of flies present; normally nuisance flies on the head and face can be controlled for up to 4/5 weeks and for the biting horn fly for up to 8 weeks.
Lice Control:
To control sucking and biting lice. One application treatment will normally eradicate all the lice. If a few lice survive on individual animals, it may be necessary on very rare occasions to re-treat an animal.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Dysect is of low toxicity and acute poisoning is unlikely to occur.
4.11 Withdrawal periods
Meat: 28 days Milk: zero hours.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Alphacypermethrin is a non-systemic pyrethroid insecticide with contact and stomach action.
It acts on the central and peripheral nervous system in very low doses.
ATCVet code: QP53AC08
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Arlatone T
Dioctyl Adipate (DOA)
Benzoic Acid
Maize Oil
6.2 Incompatibilities
None known.
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store in tightly closed original container.
Do not store above 25°C.
Store away from food, drink and animal feedstuffs.
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
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Pack size: |
250ml, 500ml and 1 litre. |
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Container/closure: |
High density polyethylene squeeze and pour pack with internal calibrated chamber capable of measuring 10ml. |
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Pack size: |
1 litre |
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Container/closure: |
High density polyethylene backpack with polypropylene screw cap and aluminium foil seal. |
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Dosing device: |
Simcro Tech 10 ml measuring cap or applicator gun. |
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from the use of such products
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. DANGEROUS to fish and aquatic life. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty container.
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Zoetis UK Limited
1st Floor, Birchwood Building
Springfield Drive
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7LP
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
Vm 42058/4054
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION
20 January 1998
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
August 2020
Approved 28 August 2020
