Products Abametapir was approved in the United States in 2020 as an emulsion for external use (Xeglyze). Structure and properties Abametapir (C12H12N2, Mr = 184.24 g/mol) consists of two molecules of methylpyridine covalently bonded together. The active ingredient is present as an oil-in-water emulsion. Effects Abametapir has insecticidal and ovicidal properties, meaning it kills both … Abametapir
Stem plant Piperaceae, pepper. Medicinal drug Piperis nigri fructus – pepper fruit. Black pepper: mature, unripe harvested, dried fruits. White pepper: ripe fruit, outer part of the pericarp is rubbed off. Green pepper: fresh, unripe fruit. Ingredients Pungents: acid amides Effects Burning Stimulation of gastric juice secretion Insecticidal (pure substances, e.g. piperine) Areas of application … Pepper
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
Structure and properties Transfluthrin (C15H12Cl2F4O2, Mr = 371.2 g/mol) is a pyrethroid. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Effects Transfluthrin is insecticidal and insect repellent with broad spectrum activity. Indications for use Transfluthrin is used against clothes moths, among other insecticides.
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 Empenthrin is found in many countries in moth balls and strips (e.g. Orion Moth Free Moth Balls, Recozit Moth Strip), among other products, from which it is continuously released. Structure and properties Empenthrin (C18H26O2, Mr = 274.4 g/mol) is a pyrethroid. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring … Empenthrin
Products Repellents are mostly used in the form of sprays. In addition, lotions, creams, wristbands and evaporators, for example, are also commercially available. Effects Repellents have insect and/or mite repellent properties, meaning they prevent biting or being bitten by parasites such as mosquitoes and ticks, as well as biting insects such as wasps. The products … Repellents
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 Among other products, the essential oil (jasmine oil) and jasmine tea are available in stores. Jasmine tea is a tea (such as black tea, green tea) flavored with jasmine flowers or jasmine oil. Jasmine flowers are also commercially available as a medicinal drug. The essential oil is usually sold in dilutions due to its … Jasmine
Mushroom , Clavicipitaceae (Ascomycetes) – Tibetan caterpillar club fungus. Life cycle The fungus has a very particular life cycle. Spores infect larvae of certain moths (bat moth , ) in autumn. In spring, the fruiting body of the fungus grows out of the head of the infested caterpillar. Drug Traditionally, the combination of insect and … Tibetan Caterpillar Club Fungus
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 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