Description
NOT SAFE FOR USE ON CATS
INDICATIONS
An antiseptic preparation effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses to treat open and contaminated wounds and to prevent re-infestation. Also available with long lasting insecticide to repel insects and eliminate fly strike infestations.
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION
The antimicrobial action of the preparation is based upon the proprietary branded F10 compound. The mechanism of action of F10 is derived from those of each component taken separately, in addition to those due to the additive synergistic action of all components combined. At the concentrations in the product F10 has been assessed as giving a >log4 reduction in microbial counts against gram positive and gram negative bacteria; fungi, yeasts and moulds; enveloped and non-enveloped viruses; bacterial and fungal spores.
INSECTICIDAL ACTION
The insecticidal action is based upon cypermethrin (a pyrethroid) and aided by piperonyl butoxide. In the testing phases the indicator species used was Lucilia cuprina, a commonly occurring blow fly species. As soon as the larvae were sprayed they immediately began to migrate from the test site and within 30 minutes were dead. Other tests on L.cuprina eggs resulted in a 100% kill. The product was equally effective against adult flies and showed a 77% kill in 15 minutes rising to 100%
within 30 minutes. Cypermethrin is a broad spectrum insecticide and is effective against other insects, e.g. biting flies, fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks.
RESIDUAL ACTION (of insecticide product)
Residual action tests showed the product was 100% effective after 5 days. Extended field trials demonstrated that the residual action extended well beyond 2 weeks. The product is water soluble and should be re-applied if the animal has been washed or exposed to heavy rain.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- Use only as directed.
- Remove all organic material and clean the wound using a concentration
of 1:250 of F10 Antiseptic Solution (Concentrate) or F10 Antiseptic
Solution (RTU). Once a day apply a layer of F10 GERMICIDAL
BARRIER OINTMENT or F10 GERMICIDAL BARRIER OINTMENT
WITH INSECTICIDE over the total wound site. Repeat daily or as
directed by the veterinarian taking care to repeat the cleaning
procedure before each application. - Re-occurring conditions should be treated in conjunction with a complete
treatment plan, including antibiotics, as directed by the veterinarian. - A recommended infection control programme for use in cases of
contagious skin infections is shown overleaf. - Replace cap after use.