Abametapir

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

Insecticides

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

Methoprene

Products Methoprene is available in many countries exclusively in combination with the insecticide fipronil as a spot-on solution (Frontline Combo). Structure and properties Methoprene (C19H34O3, Mr = 310.5 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the active -enantiomer S-methoprene. Effects Methoprene (ATCvet QP53AX65) is ovicidal and larvicidal. It inhibits the development of immature … Methoprene

Albendazole

Products Albendazole is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (zentel). It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Albendazole (C12H15N3O2S, Mr = 265.3 g/mol) exists as a white to slightly yellowish powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzimidazole derivative and is completely biotransformed after absorption. … Albendazole

Lufenuron

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

Benzyl Benzoate

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