Introduction

Company name: Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd

Address: Frimley Business Park

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7SR

Telephone: 01276 694402

Fax: 01276 694403

Presentation

A clear solution containing 6% cyromazine.

Uses

For the prevention of blowfly strike (Lucilia sericata) in domestic rabbits for 10 weeks after dosing.

Dosage and administration

Rearguard comes supplied ready-to-use in a bottle with built-in applicator sponge. Gently depress the sponge to break the valve before applying.

Apply the product using the sponge applicator, ensuring that the rabbit fur is thoroughly wetted with the solution from the middle of the back to the tip of the tail. Ensure that the entire bottle is applied. Special attention should be paid to the areas under the tail and between the back legs. Do not allow the product to run off the animal. Discard any unused product after application.

Rabbits should be treated at 8-10 week intervals under conditions of repeated blowfly challenge.

Rearguard does not repel flies but it will prevent any maggots from forming and damaging the animal. If the rabbit is continually attractive to flies, this may be due to an underlying disease e.g. diarrhoea or incontinence, or a lack of hygiene within its housing. In such cases further advice should be sought from your veterinary surgeon.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Treated rabbits may show a temporary reduction in appetite in the 24-48 hours following treatment. Not to be used in pregnant or breeding females. Do not apply to broken skin. Not to be used in rabbits intended for human consumption. Not to be used on rabbits less than 10 weeks of age. For external use only. For animal treatment only. Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Wash splashes from skin and eyes immediately. Do not smoke whilst using this product.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Protect from frost or direct sunlight.

Do not store above 25°C.

Shake container before use.

Store in tightly closed original container.

Unused product should be returned to the veterinary surgeon.

Dispose of used packaging in the household refuse.

Store away from food and drink.

Keep out of reach of children.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

25ml bottles

Further information

Bathing the animal may result in reduction in efficacy of the product and may require more frequent application.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm12501/4115.