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 Dimpylate is commercially available in the form of insecticide collars (“flea collars”) for cats and dogs. It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Dimpylate (C12H21N2O3PS, Mr = 304.3 g/mol) is a monothiophosphoric ester. Effects Dimpylate (ATCvet QP53AF03) is insecticidal and acaricidal and protects against insect attack for approximately 4-5 … Dimpylate
Products The ivermectin cream Soolantra was approved in many countries in 2016 (US: 2014). Structure and properties Ivermectin is a mixture of the two ivermectin components H2B1a and H2B1b. The two molecules differ structurally only by a methylene group. Ivermectin exists as a white to yellowish white, crystalline and weakly hygroscopic powder. The macrocyclic lactone … Ivermectin Cream
Products Phoxim is marketed as a solution for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Phoxim (C12H15N2O3PS, Mr = 298.3 g/mol) is a monothiophosphoric ester. Effects Phoxim (ATCvet QP53AF01) has insecticidal and acaricidal properties. The effects are due to inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. Indications Phoxim is approved for the treatment … Phoxim
Products Thymol, in combination with other essential oils, is found as an ointment, solution, and oil, among other products, mainly in cold remedies (e.g., Vicks VapoRub). As a veterinary medicine, it is available in the form of vaporizing tablets and as a gel. Structure and properties Thymol (C10H14O, Mr = 150.2 g/mol) is present as … Thymol
Products Lotilaner was approved in the EU in 2017 and in the U.S. and many countries in 2018 in chewable tablet form for dogs and as chewable tablets for cats (Credelio). Structure and properties Lotilaners (C20H14Cl3F6N3O3S, Mr = 596.8 g/mol) belongs to the isoxazoline group and exists as a pure -enantiomer. Effects Lotilaner (ATCvet QP53BE04) … Lotilan
Products Fluralaner is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of chewable tablets and as a spot-on preparation (Bravecto). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Fluralaner (C22H17Cl2F6N3O3, Mr = 556.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as a racemate. It is a fluorinated isoxazoline-substituted benzamide. Effects Fluralaner (ATCvet QP53BX05) … Fluralaner
Products Amitraz is available in the form of a collar for dogs (Preventic) and as a spray/bath solution or emulsion (Taktic). It is marketed exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries and has been approved since 1992. Structure and properties Amitraz (C19H23N3, Mr = 293.4 g/mol) is a formamidine derivative and belongs to the … Amitraz
Products Cyhalothrin is registered as a solution for application (cyhalothrin pour on). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Cyhalothrin (C23H19ClF3NO3, Mr = 449.9 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Effects … Cyhalothrin
Products Cypermethrin is approved as an emulsifiable concentrate (Ektomin). It has been registered in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Cypermethrin (C22H19Cl2NO3, Mr = 416.3 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Effects Cypermethrin (ATCvet QP53AC08) … Cypermethrin
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 Benzyl benzoate is commercially available in Germany, among other countries, in the form of an emulsion (antiscabiosum). Structure and properties Benzyl benzoate (C14H12O2, Mr = 212.2 g/mol) is an ester derivative of benzoic acid. It exists in the form of crystals or as an oily liquid. Benzyl benzoate is colorless or nearly colorless and … Benzyl Benzoate