Permethrin

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

Allethrin

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

Imiprothrin

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

Tetramethrin

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