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 Diflubenzuron is commercially available in many countries as a powder in combination with teflubenzuron and as a monopreparation. It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Diflubenzuron (C14H9ClF2N2O2, Mr = 310.7 g/mol) is a benzoylphenylurea derivative. It is structurally closely related to lufenuron (Program). Effects Diflubenzuron (ATCvet QP53AX30) inhibits parasite … Diflubenzuron
Products Nitenpyram is commercially available in tablet form (Capstar). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Nitenpyram (C11H15ClN4O2, Mr = 270.7 g/mol) is a chlorinated pyridine derivative derived from nicotine. It is structurally related to imidacloprid. Effects Nitenpyram (ATCvet QP53BX02) has insecticidal properties. The effects are due to binding to … Nitenpyram
Products Lufenuron is commercially available as a veterinary drug in tablet, suspension, and suspension for injection for cats. It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Lufenuron (C17H8Cl2F8N2O3, Mr = 511.2 g/mol) is a lipophilic, fluorinated and chlorinated benzoylphenylurea derivative. It is structurally closely related to diflubenzuron and exists as a … Lufenuron
Products Teflubenzuron is commercially available in many countries as a powder in combination with diflubenzuron (Koi Med Louse-Ex). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Teflubenzuron (C14H6Cl2F4N2O2, Mr = 381.1 g/mol) is a benzoylphenylurea derivative. It is structurally closely related to lufenuron (Program). Effects Teflubenzuron (ATCvet QP53AX30) inhibits parasite development … Teflubenzuron
Products Milbemycin oxime is commercially available in combination with other antiparasitic agents in the form of tablets for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 2002. Structure and properties Milbemycin oxime (C32H44ClNO7, Mr = 590.1 g/mol) is a complex macrocyclic lactone. Effects Milbemycin oxime (ATCvet QP54AB51) has antiparasitic properties with a broad spectrum … Milbemycinoxime
Products Pyriprol is commercially available as a drop-on (spot-on) solution. It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Structure and properties Pyriprole (C18H10Cl2F5N5S, Mr = 494.3 g/mol) is a chlorinated and fluorinated phenylpyrazole derivative. It is structurally related to fipronil (Frontline) and is reported to be less toxic than the older compound. Effects Pyriprole … Pyriprole
Active substances Flea medications are commercially available in the form of solutions for application (spot-on), tablets, as suspensions, shampoos, sprays, injectables, flea collars and foggers, among others. 1. insecticides kill fleas directly and are sometimes effective for weeks: pyrethroids and pyrethrins: Permethrin (eg Exspot) – not suitable for cats! Neonicotinoids: Imidacloprid (Bayvantage). Nitenpyram (Capstar) Phenylpyrazoles: … Flea Remedy