Ratoks: instructions for use in veterinary medicine, dosage and analogues

Insectoacaricides are indispensable in the treatment of animals and birds from ticks, flies, gnats and other skin parasites. Consider the principle of action and purpose of "Ratoks", its composition and form of release, purpose and mechanism of action, advantages and disadvantages. How to use the drug according to the attached instructions, what contraindications and side effects it has. How to store it properly and what drugs can be replaced.

Composition and release form of the product

Ratox contains deltamethrin, organic solvents and emulsifiers. The manufacturer - "Rubicon LLC", Belarus - produces it in the form of a 5% concentrated aqueous emulsion in bottles of 100 and 500 ml and in canisters of 3 and 5 liters.

Purpose and mechanism of action

"Ratox" is used against psoroptosis of cattle and sheep, sarcoptic mange of pigs, animal entomosis, the drug protects animals from ticks, flies and other parasites. Designed for disinfestation of farms for breeding farm animals and poultry.

Deltamethrin blocks the conduction of nerve cells, which leads to impaired reflexes of the motor system, paralysis and death of parasites. Effective against scabies and ixodid mites, mosquito and chicken, flies and midges.

Pros and cons

Advantages of insectoacaricide "Ratox":

not dangerous to handled animals;
acts quickly and guaranteed;
low drug consumption;
has a wide spectrum of activity against many types of parasites.

Disadvantages: Exhibits toxicity to fish and bees.

Instructions for use and doses

In veterinary medicine, the drug "Ratox" is used against ticks and scabies in different types of animals. Application rate (in ml per 10 l) for treatment and prevention:

Ixodes pincers - 7.5;
scabby - 10 and 6;
lice - 2.5 and 1.5;
flies and other harmful insects - 5.

From ticks, 2 treatment treatments are carried out with an interval of 15 days, the following treatments are carried out at intervals that depend on the level of infection of the animal with parasites. A single treatment protects against flies for 6-10 days, a single treatment is carried out against lice.

Animals are bathed from scabies 2 times with an interval of 1.5 weeks, for prevention - 1 time every six months. With the help of "Ratox" it is possible to carry out disinfestation of premises: spray surfaces with a solution.Consumption depends on the material of the surface, such as stone, concrete, plastic or wood, and on the type of parasites.

Together with the processing of animal skin, the premises where they are kept and utility rooms are processed. Processed by spraying, per 3 square meters. m need to spend 80-100 cubic meters. see solution.

The room is ventilated 1 hour after treatment for 1 hour, the inventory, if left in the room, is washed and dried. Dead insects are removed from the premises. When processing residential premises, animals and children must be removed from the room. Then carry out ventilation and wet cleaning of the room. After that, the room can be used.

Side effects and contraindications

If you use the drug in doses recommended by the manufacturer, then side effects are unlikely. Contraindications to the use of insectoacaricide: individual sensitivity to the active substance, sick animals.

Special Instructions

Farm animal products, meat and milk can be used without restrictions immediately after use. The active substance does not penetrate into muscle fibers and other tissues of the body. The drug is completely safe for pregnant and lactating animals. The drug based on deltamethrin belongs to hazard class 3, when used in accordance with the recommendations of the instructions, it does not have a toxic effect on the body of pets, does not remain in tissues and organs, and does not enter milk.

Despite the safety of the product for mammals, do not drink, smoke or eat while working with it.

After use, be sure to wash your hands, rinse exposed skin. If poisoning occurs, individual measures must be taken immediately: drink activated charcoal powder, drink it with water, and after 10-15 minutes.induce vomiting. If this is not enough and the symptoms persist, you need to see a doctor.

Storage rules

"Ratox", like all veterinary drugs, must be stored in a separate room from the living room so that children and pets do not get to it. Storage conditions - dark and dry room, temperature - 0-25 ˚С. The insecticide is stored for 3 years, it is necessary to keep it in its original packaging. After the expiration of the shelf life, the drug must be replaced with a fresh one.

Analogues

Deltamethrin, in addition to Ratox, contains drugs such as Biorin, Bifetrin and K-Otrin. For medical and sanitary purposes, the products are used to kill cockroaches, mosquitoes and flies at communal facilities, household, food enterprises and vehicles.

"Ratoks", produced by the Belarusian company "Rubicon", is used to treat large and small farm animals from common types of parasitic insects.Processing is carried out 1 or 2 times, with a short period of time. As a rule, after this it is possible to completely get rid of insects. The drug can not only treat the skin of animals from parasites, but also spray the premises with it to get rid of annoying insects. In both cases, it will be effective. The tool is practically non-toxic, neither for animals nor for humans, does not cause side effects, has almost no contraindications. Does not affect the quality of dairy and meat products, so it can be used immediately after using the drug.