F10 Germicidal Barrier Ointment With Insecticide, 25g Tube

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Use only as directed.
• Remove all organic material and clean the wound. Once a day apply a layer of 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.
• Replace cap after use.

INDICATIONS
An antiseptic preparation effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses to treat open and contaminated wounds and to prevent re-infestation, 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 treated 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
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.

Store below 30c in dry conditions.