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Transient sedation may occur after treatment with this product. Safety for pregnant animals or dogs less than four months of age has not been established.
Indications
MITABAN® (amitraz) Liquid Concentrate is indicated for treatment of generalized
demodicosis (Demodex canis).
Key Features
Packaging
10.6-mL bottles
Dosage/Administration
Long- and medium-haired dogs should be clipped closely before treatment. Before the initial treatment, all dogs should be bathed with a mild soap and water and towel dried. The entire animal should then be topically treated with MITABAN (amitraz) at a rate of 10.6 mL (contents of one bottle) per 2 gallons of warm water (250 ppm active drug). Two bottles (21.2 mL) per 4 gallons of water may be necessary to treat large dogs. The entire dog should be thoroughly and completely wetted with the mixture and then allowed to air dry. Do not rinse or towel dry the dog after treatment with MITABAN. A fresh mixture of MITABAN and water should be prepared for each patient. Using the same mixture for more than one
patient can spread other dermal infections and reduce the concentration of MITABAN to a level that would be less effective.
Three to six topical treatments (14 days apart) are recommended for treatment of generalized demodicosis. It is important to continue the treatment until no viable (live) mites are found in the skin scrapings at two successive treatments, or until six treatments have been applied. Severe (chronic) cases and dogs that are reinfested may require a second and third series of treatments and, again,
the treatment should be applied at 14-day intervals. Discontinue treatment of dogs that do not respond clinically.
Precautions
When MITABAN is being used for treatment of demodicosis, other dogs in the home should be examined for lesions to ascertain whether treatment of these animals is warranted.
Current data do not support use for treatment of localized demodicosis or scabies.
Avoid handling pets immediately after treatment. Contact may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals during the first few days after treatment.
For topical use only.
For use in animals only.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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