Product Description
Composition
Each gram powder contains Trichlorfon USP 1 g.
Pharmacology
Trichlorfon acts on the nervous system of the parasites as inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase resulting paralysis & death.
Indications
Ticofon Vet is indicated for the effective treatment & control of ectoparasites (tick, mite, lice, flea etc.) infestation of cattle, buffalo, sheep,
goat, dog, cat & poultry. It is also effective for the treatment of Humpsore disease in cattle and Lice infestation in fish.
Dosage & administration
Route of administration: For external application only.
For tick, mite, lice & flea: Add 2 g powder to 1 liter water & mix well, then slowly spray on the body or wet the clean cloth with mixed
solution & wash the body. Repeat the same after 21 days.
For Humpsore: Add 10 g powder to 0.5 liter lukewarm water & mix well, then wash the affected area and dry well by sponge/ clean cloth
or 10 g powder mix with 10 g Vaseline then administer twice daily for 3-5 days to the affected area.
Or, as directed by registered Veterinary Physician.
For lice of fish: Add 10 g powder/ 250 ml water for 2 decimal ponds of 3 feet depth.
Or, as directed by the Fisheries expert.
Contraindication
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to Ticofon Vet.
Warning & precaution
Trichlorfon is moderately toxic by ingestion or dermal absorption. It is completely forbidden for ingestion in animal & poultry.
Side effects
Common side effects: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, CNS disorder, respiratory distress, blurred vision, tears, salivation, sweating,
frequent urination etc.
Rare side effects: Paralysis and death.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
Trichlorfon should be used in pregnant and lactating animal cautiously to avoid accidental ingestion of this drug.
Drug interaction
With medicine: Trichlorfon must not be administered together with neuroleptic drugs such as phenotiazines.
With food & others: It is completely forbidden for ingestion in animal & poultry.
Overdose
Atropine sulphate is the antidote for the acute poisoning and symptomatic treatment are recommended.
Withdrawal Time
Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 1 day after administration of this medicine & Milk- Not known.
Storage
Store below 30° C and dry place, protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
Each box contains 10 x 10 g powder in sachet.
