Butox^® SWISH

The data below is specific to the United Kingdom. Please note that Butox^® SWISH may not be licensed for use in your country or the product's data sheet may be different depending on local regulations. For more information please contact your local Intervet representative.

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.

The required volume of Butox^® Swish should be applied along the midline of the animal’s back, starting between the shoulders and using the pour-on procedure, at the following recommended dose rates:

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

• Meat – 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: 0870 600 6266.

For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Protect from direct sunlight. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements. Dangerous to aquatic life. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used containers.

Legal category

POM-VPS (previously PML)

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).

Further information

Nil

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 01708/4495.

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