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Rearguard Topical Solution for Rabbits 25ml
Rearguard Topical Solution for Rabbits 25ml
| Brand | Rearguard |
| Manufacturer | Elanco |
| Species | Rabbit |
| Prescription Type | NFA-VPS (Animal details required) |
REARGUARD® is a topical solution that prevents flystrike on pet rabbits by preventing fly eggs laid on the rabbit's fur from developing for up to 10 weeks after dosing.
The most up to date Summary of Product Characteristics for this authorised veterinary medicine can be viewed here.
Please Note: We may need to contact you for some additional information about your pet, before we can dispense this medicine.
REARGUARD® contains cyromazine, which is an insect growth regulator that is not pharmacologically active in mammals. It does not kill adult flies or maggots, but does prevent fly eggs from hatching, so should be applied preventatively.
Active substance:
Cyromazine…………………………6.00%w/v
Excipients:
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate……0.081%w/v
Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate…… ..0.017%w/v
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate……0.016%w/v
Lactic acid edible 80
Acetic acid glacial
Propylene glycol
Macrogol cetostearyl ether
Silicone emulsion
Water de-ionised
Method of Administration
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Rearguard comes supplied ready-to-use in a bottle with built-in applicator sponge. Gently depress the sponge to break the valve before applying.
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Apply the product using the sponge applicator, ensuring that the rabbit’s fur is thoroughly wetted with the solution from the middle of the back to the tip of the tail. Special attention should be paid to the areas under the tail and between the back legs. Do not allow the product to run off the animal.
Rabbits should be first treated in early summer before any flies are seen. Rearguard will not kill adult maggots but works by preventing any eggs laid by flies developing.
Rabbits should be treated at 8-10 week intervals under conditions of repeated blowfly challenge. Bathing or washing the rabbit after application may result in a reduction of efficacy.
In cases of existing flystrike, adult maggots should be removed by mechanical means and appropriate supportive treatment given. Rearguard should then be applied to the fur to prevent development of new larvae and re-strike.
Special precautions for use in animals
Not to be used on rabbits less than 10 weeks of age.
Not to be used on rabbits intended for human consumption.
Do not apply to broken skin.
Care should be taken in the treatment of old, sick or debilitated rabbits.
Not to be used in pregnant or breeding females.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals
Wash hands and exposed skin after use.
Wash splashes from skin and eyes immediately.
Do not smoke whilst using the product.
Other precautions
Do not store above 25oC.
Protect from frost.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Shake the container before use.
Store in tightly closed original container.
Store away from food and drink.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Treated rabbits may show a transient reduction in appetite in the 24-48 hours following treatment.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Elanco Europe Ltd
Lilly House
Priestly Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9NL
MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
Vm 00879/4009
If the rabbit is continually attractive to flies, this may be due to an underlying disease e.g. diarrhoea or incontinence, or a lack of hygiene within it’s housing. In such cases further advice should be sought from your veterinary surgeon.
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