Products Jacutin gel and emulsion are no longer commercially available. Alternatives for the treatment of scabies and head lice: see corresponding indications. In Germany, the “Jacutin Pedicul Fluid” is on the market. However, it contains dimeticone and not lindane. Structure and properties Lindane or 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (C6H6Cl6, Mr = 290.83 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder … Lindane
Products Permethrin is contained in numerous veterinary medicines, plant protection products, in agents against vermin such as insect sprays against wasps, ants, woodworms, moths, and in repellents. In many countries, only one drug was registered with Swissmedic for a long time, namely Loxazol lotion (1%) against head lice. The cream with 5% permethrin against scabies … Permethrin
Products In many countries, some insecticides but no drugs containing allethrin are on the market. Structure and properties Allethrin (C19H26O3, Mr = 302.4 g/mol) is a mixture of stereoisomers. It belongs to the pyrethroid group. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). … Allethrin
Products Wasp sprays are available in pharmacies and drugstores from manufacturers including Finito, Gesal, Ketol, Martec, Recozit and Neocid. Effects The sprays contain insecticides such as tetramethrin, permethrin, dichlorvos and chlorpyrifos, which kill wasps within a short time. They are also effective against hornets, blind flies and bees. Application According to the directions for use. … Wasp Sprays
Products Spinosad has been commercially available in the United States since 2011 as a topical suspension (Natroba, 9 mg/g). As a veterinary drug, it is also used orally to prevent and treat flea infestation with in dogs (Comfortis). Spinosad is further widely used as an insecticide. Structure and properties Spinosad is obtained by fermentation from … Spinosad
Products Imiprothrin is found in spider sprays and insect sprays, among other products. Structure and properties Imiprothrin is a pyrethroid. It exists as a golden yellow (amber) liquid with a sweetish odor, which is soluble in water. It is a mixture of isomers. Effects Imiprothrin has insecticidal and acaricidal properties. Indications for use Against spiders … Imiprothrin
Products Tetramethrin is included in some insect sprays and wasp sprays in many countries. It is often combined with other insecticides. Medicines containing tetramethrin are not commercially available. Structure and properties Tetramethrin (C19H25NO4, Mr = 331.4 g/mol) is a dioxotetrahydroisoindole derivative and belongs to the type I pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable … Tetramethrin
Products Malathion was commercially available as Cream Shampoo (Prioderm, 10 mg/g). It was approved in many countries in 1978. It was discontinued from sale on September 1, 2019. The drug was stored in a refrigerator. Structure and properties Malathion (C10H19O6PS2, Mr = 330.4 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the group of organic phosphoric … Malathion
