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 Obidoxime chloride is commercially available as a solution for injection (toxogonin). It has been approved in many countries since 1965. Along with atropine, it is a component of the Swiss Army’s ComboPen syringe. Structure and properties Obidoxime chloride (C14H16Cl2N4O3, Mr = 359.2 g/mol) Effects Obidoxime chloride (ATC V03AB13) can reactivate blocked acetylcholinesterases that are … Obidoxime Chloride
Symptoms Three different main courses can be distinguished: 1. A mild, local reaction manifests as burning, pain, itching, redness of the skin, and formation of a large wheal. The symptoms improve within 4-6 hours. 2. in a moderately severe course, there is a more severe local reaction, with symptoms such as reddening of the skin … Insect Bites
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
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 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
Symptoms After an incubation period of 3-6 days, symptoms include fever, chills, severe headache, nosebleeds, aching limbs, nausea, and fatigue. The infection may also be asymptomatic. In most patients, the disease is resolved within about a week. In a minority of about 15%, it takes a severe course after a short recovery period of up … Yellow Fever 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
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 Scabi-med cream containing 5% permethrin was approved in many countries in 2018. For the years prior to that, no finished drug product was registered for the treatment of scabies in many countries following the cessation of sales of Eurax (crotamiton). In other countries, however, the cream had been available for years or even decades. … Permethrin Cream
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
Symptoms Possible symptoms following contact include: Severe itching Skin rash, red papules, nodules, toxic-irritant dermatitis. Wheal formation, urticaria. Angioedema Conjunctivitis, swelling of the eyelids. Sore throat, sore throat Respiratory inflammation, bronchitis, bronchoconstriction, breathing problems, cough. Fever, feeling sick Rarely, a life-threatening anaphylaxis can occur. Pets such as dogs or cats can also come into contact … Oak Processionary Moth (Caterpillar Dermatitis)
