{"product_id":"rearguard","title":"Rearguard","description":"\u003cp\u003eRearguard, from Novartis, is for the prevention of flystrike (maggot infestation from the blowfly Lucilia sericata) in domestic rabbits for 10 weeks after dosing. Rearguard is a clear solution containing 6% cyromazine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/b\u003ethis product is an authorised veterinary medicine in the category NFA-VPS.\u003cbr\u003eThe Hay Experts are regulated and licensed by the The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and this includes both premises approval and inspection of on-site Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) who have undertaken the appropriate training and examination in veterinary medicines in order to supply this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on behalf of your rabbit before we can dispatch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us if you have any questions on this or product use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease also note we are only allowed to send this product to a UK address. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pack size: 25ml bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDosage and administration\u003c\/b\u003e Rearguard comes supplied ready-to-use in a bottle with built-in applicator sponge. Gently depress the sponge to break the valve before applying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Apply the product using the sponge applicator, ensuring that the rabbit fur is thoroughly wetted with the solution from the middle of the back to the tip of the tail. Ensure that the entire bottle is applied. 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. Discard any unused product after application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rearguard does not repel flies but it will prevent any maggots from forming and damaging the animal. 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 its housing. In such cases further advice should be sought from your veterinary surgeon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eContra-indications, warnings, etc\u003c\/b\u003e Treated rabbits may show a temporary reduction in appetite in the 24-48 hours following treatment. Not to be used in pregnant or breeding females. Do not apply to broken skin. Not to be used in rabbits intended for human consumption. Not to be used on rabbits less than 10 weeks of age. For external use only. For animal treatment only. Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Wash splashes from skin and eyes immediately. Do not smoke whilst using this product. Care should be taken in the treatment of old, sick or debilitated rabbits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePharmaceutical precautions\u003c\/b\u003e Protect from frost or direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e Do not store above 25°C.\u003cbr\u003e Shake container before use.\u003cbr\u003e Store in tightly closed original container.\u003cbr\u003e Unused product should be returned to a veterinary surgeon.\u003cbr\u003e Dispose of used packaging in the household refuse.\u003cbr\u003e Store away from food and drink.\u003cbr\u003e Keep out of reach of children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFurther information\u003c\/b\u003e Bathing the animal may result in reduction in efficacy of the product and may require more frequent application. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePharmacological Properties\u003c\/b\u003e Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents.\u003cbr\u003e Other ectoparasiticides for topical use.\u003cbr\u003e ATC Vet Code QP53AX\u003cbr\u003e Pharmacodynamic Properties\u003cbr\u003e Cyromazine is an insect growth regulator. It is not pharmacologically active in mammals.\u003cbr\u003e Pharmacokinetic particulars\u003cbr\u003e Dermal absorption rate a maximum of 10% of dose over 8 hours.\u003cbr\u003e Cyromazine rapidly excreted in mammals and birds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePharmaceutical Particulars\u003c\/b\u003e List of excipients:\u003cbr\u003e Methyl parabenzoate\u003cbr\u003e Ethyl parabenzoate\u003cbr\u003e Propyl parabenzoate\u003cbr\u003e Lactic acid edible 80\u003cbr\u003e Acetic acid glacial\u003cbr\u003e Propylene glycol\u003cbr\u003e Octylphenol ethoxylate\u003cbr\u003e Silicone emulsion\u003cbr\u003e Water de-ionised\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncompatibilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e None known\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/b\u003e Shelf life of veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novartis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54221645087066,"sku":"100-890-010","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/7219\/1322\/files\/rearguard-4632440.jpg?v=1780341009","url":"https:\/\/www.thehayexperts.co.uk\/products\/rearguard","provider":"The Hay Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}