Products Pyriproxifen is commercially available as a spot-on solution for cats. Medicines for dogs are approved in many countries but are not currently available. Structure and properties Pyriproxifen (C20H19NO3, Mr = 321.4 g/mol) is a pyridine derivative derived from fenoxycarb. Effects Pyriproxifen (ATCvet QP53AX23) inhibits the development of flea eggs and larvae for 3 months … Pyriproxifen
Products Indoxacarb is commercially available as a drop-on solution for dogs and cats. It was approved in many countries in July 2012. Structure and properties Indoxacarb (C22H17ClF3N3O7, Mr = 527.8 g/mol) is a prodrug that is biotransformed to the active metabolite only in the insect by cleavage of the carbomethoxy group. It belongs to the … Indoxacarb
Today it is only used in homeopathy, but it had a firm place in traditional folk medicine and was even considered a means of warding off demons. In late summer, tansy adorns roadsides, riverbanks, floodplains and scree slopes with its button-like, dark yellow flowers. Occurrence and cultivation of the tansy fern Tanacetum vulgare belongs to … Tansy: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Moxidectin is commercially available as a mono- and combination preparation as a solution, injection solution, oral gel, and spot-on preparation for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1999. In 2018, a drug was approved in the U.S. for the treatment of onchocerciasis (river blindness). Structure and properties Moxidectin (C37H53NO8, Mr = … Moxidectin
Effects Insecticidal Antiparasitic Ovicidal: killing eggs Larvicidal: larvae killing Partially insect repellent Indications Infestation by parasites, such as head lice and fleas. Active ingredients (selection) Allethrin Crotamiton (Eurax, out of trade). Disulfiram (Antabus, not commercially available for this indication). Flea medication Ivermectin (Stromectol, France) Lindane (Jacutin, out of trade). Malathion (Prioderm, out of trade) Mesulfen … Insecticides
Insect sprays are used to repel harmful insects. However, their use should always be done with caution. What is an insect spray? Insect sprays are used to repel harmful insects. Under an insect spray is understood a means that serves to repel insects. These are usually aerosol containers that deliver a chemical insecticide. Spraying kills … Insect Spray: Applications & Health Benefits
Symptoms Itching Lice and nits in the pubic hair Gray to blue skin patches (maculae ceruleae, “taches bleues”) at the injection sites Reddish brown spots on the underwear Causes The blood-sucking crab louse is a wingless insect about 1 to 2 mm long with 6 legs and large foot claws on the 2nd and 3rd … Pubic Lice (Crabs): Causes and Treatment
Products Fipronil is commercially available in many countries as a drop-on solution (spot-on) and as a spray for dogs and cats (e.g., Frontline, Eliminall). It is available as a veterinary drug and has been approved since 1995. Fipronil is also included in combination preparations together with the juvenile hormone analog S-methoprene, which inhibits the development … Fipronil
Symptoms In humans, flea bites often manifest on the lower legs in irregularly spaced bites that cause intense itching. Single flea bites are rarely observed. In non-sensitized individuals, the bites manifest as small, punctate hemorrhages. After sensitization, a wheal is formed. As a result of a late reaction, a red, very itchy papule develops, which … Fleas Causes and Remedies
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
Symptoms Possible symptoms of head lice infestation include itching and skin disorders of the scalp. Lice eczema occurs mainly on the back of the neck and may be accompanied by swollen lymph nodes. A head lice infestation can also proceed without symptoms, especially in the beginning during the first weeks. The eggs and empty egg … Head Lice Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Fleas are small parasites of a few millimeters in size that prefer to infest animals. They can become visible as small black spots, for example on light-colored bedding. Fleas lead to small bites on the host they infest. This is due to their function as bloodsuckers. Typical here are stings in rows, which are caused … Homeopathy for fleas
