VeterinaryEctoparasiticides

Metrifonate

Composition

Each gm powder contains Metrifonate USP (Trichlorfon) 1 gm.

Indications

Animals:

Ectonil-Vet is indicated for the treatment and control of biting and sucking lice, mange mites, fleas, and flies.
The formulation is additionally used to manage red avian mites (*Dermanyssus avium*, *Dermanyssus gallinae*) and scaly leg mites (*Cnemidocoptes mutans*).
It also provides relief from skin larvae of *Hypoderma bovis*, *Hypoderma lineatum*, and *Dermatobia hominis*.
The product is further utilized in the management of stomach bots (*Gasterophilus* species), ticks, and roundworms associated with hump sore.

Dosage & Administration

Cattle, Pig, Horse, Sheep & Goat:

Wash or Spray Treatment: Wash or spray entire animal (repeat after 5 days; use 0.15% solution / 15 g per 1 L water).
Oral Administration: 50–75 mg/kg body weight.

Poultry:

Dip or Spray Treatment: Carefully spray or dip fowl for 1–2 minutes (15 g per 1 L water).
Environmental Treatment: Spray floors, walls, ceilings, nests, and fly gathering sites.

Or as directed by a registered veterinary physician.

Contraindications

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metrifonate USP (Trichlorfon).

Side Effects

No adverse effects are expected if this product is used in accordance with the label. Some symptoms of overexposure that can arise are blurred vision, weakness, giddiness, sweating, muscular twitching, spasms, miosis, and respiratory paralysis. It can be absorbed through the skin and may irritate the eyes as well.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Ectonil Vet Powder has not been shown to produce reproductive or teratogenic effects. But do not administer to lactating dairy cows.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

* Administer strictly as prescribed by a registered doctor or healthcare practitioner.

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Ectonil-Vet®
1 gm/gm
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
Unit Price: ৳ 37.35(10 gm)
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