Butox Swish. Pour-on suspension 0.75% w/v

Introduction

Company name: Intervet / Schering-Plough Animal Health

Address: Walton Manor

Walton

Milton Keynes

MK7 7AJ

Telephone: 01908 685685 (Customer Support Centre)

Telephone: 0370 060 3380 (Switchboard)

Fax: 01908 685555

Email: support.uk@intervet.com

Website: www.intervet.co.uk

Presentation

Pour on suspension. Each 100ml contains 0.75g of deltamethrin.

Uses

Control of biting and nuisance flies of cattle, including Haematobia irritans, Hippobosca equina, Stomoxys calcitrans, Musca autumnalis and Musca domestica.

Control of biting and sucking lice of cattle, including Damalinia bovis, Haematopinus eurysternus and Linognathus vituli.

Dosage and administration

For external use only.

Pour on the product along the backline of the animals, from the head to the tail, at the following recommended dose rates:

Indications

Dose rate

Flies:

Control of biting and nuisance flies

up to 100 kg: 10 ml

100 - 300 kg: 20 ml

over 300 kg: 30 ml

Lice:

Control of biting and sucking lice

10 ml per animal irrespective of weight

Flies: a single application provides protection against flies for 8 to 10 weeks depending on the infestation degree, fly species and weather conditions. Treatment should be repeated within 8 – 10 weeks.

Lice: a single application provides protection against lice for 8 to 10 weeks. All in-contact animals must be treated at the same time. A single application is sufficient against lice.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Some organo-phosphorous insecticides can reduce metabolism rate and thus enhance deltamethrin toxicity. Therefore, avoid the use of such organo-phosphorous insecticides (consult the supplier).

Withdrawal periods

Edible tissues – 20 days

Milk – zero days

Operator warnings

Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the product.

Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.

In case of contact with eyes and skin, wash immediately with water.

In the event of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately.

Wear protective gloves when applying the product or handling recently treated animals.

If clothing becomes heavily contaminated remove and wash before re-use.

This product contains deltamethrin which may produce tingling, itchiness, and blotchy redness on exposed skin. If you feel unwell after working with this product consult your doctor and show this data sheet. Tell your doctor you have been using Butox Swish which contains deltamethrin.

Information for doctors: Advice on clinical management is available from the National Poisons Information Service. Tel: 0844 892011.

For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Dangerous to fish and other aquatic life. Keep container in outer carton.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty containers.

Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Legal category

POM-VPS

Packaging Quantities

250 ml and 1 litre high-density polyethylene translucent "squeeze and pour" bottle.

2.5 litre portable polyethylene bottle (for use with an applicator gun).

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Further information

Nil

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 01708/4495.