Pharmacotherapeutic group: ectoparasiticides for topical use, incl. Insecticides. ATC vet code: QP53AC08.
Pharmacodynamic properties
Cypermethrin is a neuropoison acting on the axons in the peripheral and central nervous system of insects by interacting with sodium channels.
Pharmacokinetic particulars
Synthetic pyrethroids are generally metabolised in mammals through ester hydrolysis, oxidation and conjugation and there is no tendency to accumulate in tissues.
Environmental Properties
Cypermethrin is moderately persistent and non-mobile in soil. It is extremely toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Cypermethrin is toxic to dung insects and to honey bees. Long term effects on dung insects caused by continuous or repeated use of the product cannot be excluded.