Butox SWISH Data Sheet
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, Haematpoinus eurysternus, and Linognathus vituli.
Dosage and administration
For external use only.
Pour on the product along the backline of the animals, from the head to the tail, at the following recommended dose rates:
Indications | Dose rate |
Flies Control of biting and nuisance flies | up to 100kg : 10 ml 100 – 300 kg : 20 ml over 300 kg : 30 ml |
Lice: Control of biting and sucking lice | 10 ml per animal irrespective of weight. |
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 depending on the weather and the fly species.
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).
No restrictions apply for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Overdose of twice the level of recommended treatments does not include any adverse effects.
Withdrawal periods:
Edible tissues: 20 days
Milk: zero hours
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 medical 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 label. 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.
For Animal treatment only. Keep out of reach AND SIGHT of children.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Protect from direct sunlight. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep container in outer carton.
Dangerous to fish and other aquatic life. Keep container in outer carton.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty container.
Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
Legal category
POM-VPS To be supplied only on veterinary prescription
Package 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).
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Further information
Nil
Marketing Authorisation number
Vm 01708/4495
Marketing Authorisation holder
Intervet UK Ltd.
Walton
Milton Keynes, Bucks.
MK7 7AJ
Date of text preparation:
June 2011.
