The veterinary drug Bolfo-spray is an effective remedy in the fight against fleas, lice, and lice. The active component effectively destroys parasites. The substance settles on the animal’s fur and does not penetrate its blood, which means it does not cause allergies and does not have a systemic effect. Bolfo-spray, being a German-made product, has already established itself on the Russian market and found its consumers.
Pet owners often prefer Bolfo.
Doses and method of administration
Animals are treated outdoors or in well-ventilated areas. To prevent the animal from licking the drug, the jaws are closed with a loop of braid. Before use, shake the bottle and, pressing the spray head, direct a stream of aerosol from a distance of 30–40 cm onto the animal’s body against hair growth for several seconds, slightly moistening the fur. Covering the animal's eyes, treat the ears and chest, apply the drug around the eyes and nose with your fingertips, then treat the neck, torso, limbs, belly and tail. 20 minutes after treatment, the animal’s jaws are released from the loop. In order to prevent re-infestation by fleas, bedding, blankets, carpets and other objects in premises where animals are kept are treated with Bolfo aerosol at the rate of 2 ml of the drug (four clicks on the spray head) per 1 m2 of the treated surface and after 1 - 2 hours they are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner . Repeated treatments are carried out according to indications, but not more than 1 – 2 times a week.
Composition and release form
The main component used to make Bolfo spray is propoxur. In addition to it, the composition contains:
- aromatic additives;
- compressed gas propane and butane;
- anhydrous citric acid.
The spray is available in a 250 ml metal bottle with a spray head and a cap for protection. Its contents resemble a clear liquid with a yellowish or light brown tint.
“Bolfo” has no unpleasant odor and is easy to use
The drug should be stored in sealed packaging from the manufacturer , in a dry place, away from food and feed, keeping it out of reach of children and animals.
The spray has a shelf life of 5 years at temperatures from 0°C to 30°C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. The product should be kept away from heating devices and open flames. If the expiration date of Bolfo aerosol has expired, the drug should not be used and should be disposed of.
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special instructions
When working with the drug, you should use rubber gloves and a cotton-gauze bandage. During the procedure, smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited. If the drug gets on the skin or mucous membranes, it must be washed off immediately with plenty of water. At the end of the work, wash your face and hands with soap and rinse your mouth; wash and dry gloves. Do not use Bolfo aerosol near an open fire, heat it above 50 °C, or disassemble bottles filled with aerosol. Empty drug bottles are thrown into waste containers.
Indications and contraindications
Bolfo spray is intended to destroy lice, lice, fleas, ticks and to protect against attacks of these parasites on animals. The drug has few contraindications. It is prohibited to spray both sick and recovering pets; in addition, it is not recommended to spray animals under three months of age.
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Cases of hypersensitivity to Bolfo components cannot be ruled out, but they are very rare.
Only a completely healthy animal can be sprayed against fleas, otherwise harm may occur.
In addition, only after consultation with a veterinarian, it is allowed to treat lactating and pregnant females .
No side effects have been recorded when the spray is used correctly. However, if the first signs of poisoning appear (increased salivation, muscle weakness, diarrhea, etc.), you should immediately stop processing and contact a veterinarian.
Precautionary measures
When using the drug Bolfo for fleas, you must follow the usual hygiene and safety rules that apply when contacting such drugs, namely: use gloves and a respirator or a cotton-gauze bandage.
During the period of spraying with the drug, it is strictly prohibited:
- drink;
- smoke;
- eat food;
- touch your eyes.
Bolfo-aerosol's instructions say that after completing the treatment, you must wash your hands well in warm water and soap. It is strictly forbidden to pet your pet or allow it near young children for at least 24 hours.
Follow safety rules when treating with Bolfo to avoid unpleasant consequences
If the spray gets on your skin or eyes, wash them with plenty of soap and water. People with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug should pay special attention to personal protection and avoid direct contact with Bolfo. If any signs of allergic reactions appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Bolfo spray helps get rid of parasites in cats and dogs. In rare cases, the drug may cause adverse reactions. For effective and safe use of the drug, it is necessary to study the instructions for use and follow precautions.
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Bolfo flea spray
Bolfo (originally called Bolfo) is a flea remedy, available in the form of an aerosol and a collar. Further we will talk only about aerosol. Due to the wide spectrum of action of the active ingredient (propoxur) used in this preparation, flea spray for dogs is also very effective against lice, lice and ixodid ticks. The drug is produced by the German company Bayer.
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Medicines for animals > Bolfo (aerosol)
Short description:
is a veterinary drug with insectoacaricidal activity. The formulation includes propoxur as an active substance, which has a detrimental effect on fleas and lice, ixodid ticks and lice-eaters. The drug is not absorbed into the blood, so it does not have a systemic effect and does not cause allergization. The medicine slightly irritates the mucous membranes if it comes into contact with them.
For whom:
The drug Bolfo is intended to combat ectoparasites in domestic animals (cats and dogs) and to prevent their infection with entomoses.
Leave form:
This product is produced in the form of an aerosol in a metal container with a volume of 250 ml. Each bottle is equipped with a special spray head. The content of propoxur in 100 ml of the product is 0.25 g.
Dosage:
The animal should be processed outside. If this is not possible, then this should be done in a well-ventilated area. Beforehand (to prevent licking of the medicine), the animal should close its jaws and fix them in this position with a muzzle or a special loop. A plastic neck collar can be used.
Shake the can and spray the aerosol over the body of the cat or dog from a distance of about 35–40 cm until the fur is lightly moistened. This should be done against the direction of hair growth. The head (ears, neck, area around the nose and eyes) should also be treated. After 20 minutes, the animal's jaws can be released. Treatments may be repeated as necessary, but the intervals between them should not be less than a week.
At the same time, you need to treat bedding, carpets, blankets and muzzles, furniture, and cracks under baseboards to prevent re-infection of the animal. The amount of product that needs to be sprayed on one square meter of surface is determined as four short presses on the head of the cylinder. After 1.5–2 hours, all treated surfaces must be vacuumed. Such events are allowed once or twice a week.
Restrictions:
You cannot treat an animal in a room where there is an aquarium with fish or a cage with birds. Bolfo is contraindicated in young animals up to three months of age, as well as in sick and convalescent animals.
BOLFO Antiparasitic Aerosol (250 ml)
DESCRIPTION
Bolfo Spray is an insectoacaricidal drug for the control of ectoparasites in dogs and cats. Dosage form: solution for external use in aerosol packaging. In appearance it is a transparent liquid from yellow to light brown.
COMPOUND
The product contains as an active ingredient (in 100g): propoxur (0.25g) and excipients: aromatic additive - 0.1g, anhydrous citric acid - 0.0035g, isopropanol - 34.6465g, compressed gases propane - 9.75g and butane - 55.25g.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Bolfo aerosol is an insectoacaricidal drug.
Propoxur (2-isopropoxyenyl-methylcarbamate), which is part of the drug, when it gets on the skin and hair of an animal, has a long-term insectoacaricidal effect on insects and ixodid ticks that parasitize dogs and cats.
Propoxur is an active inhibitor of esterase systems in the body of arthropods, stimulates glycolysis and inhibits oxidative phosphorylation, which leads to disruption of biochemical processes, paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
In terms of the degree of impact on the body, Bolfo aerosol is classified as a moderately hazardous substance (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), in recommended doses it does not have a locally irritating or resorptive toxic effect, and when it comes into contact with mucous membranes it causes mild irritation. Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
INDICATIONS
Bolfo aerosol is used to treat dogs and cats with entomosis and ixodid tick infestation.
APPLICATION
Before use, shake the bottle with the drug and, pressing the spray head for several seconds, spray the aerosol from a distance of 30-40 cm onto the animal’s body against hair growth, slightly moisturizing the fur. Covering the animal's eyes, treat the ears and chest, then spray the neck, torso, limbs and tail.
Treatment of animals is carried out in the open air or in well-ventilated areas with open windows (vents), away from open fire and heating devices, having previously removed cages with ornamental birds from the room and covered aquariums with fish.
To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a muzzle or cervical collar, which is removed after the skin and hair have completely dried.
In order to prevent the breeding of fleas and re-infestation of the animal, bedding, blankets and other care items are treated with an aerosol at the rate of four short-term presses on the spray head of 1 m² of the treated surface and after 1-2 hours they are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
Repeated treatments of animals are carried out according to indications, but not more than once a week.
In case of non-compliance with the established period of repeated treatments, the use of the drug should be resumed in the same dosage and according to the same scheme.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Patients with infectious diseases and convalescent animals, as well as puppies and kittens under 3 months should not be treated with Bolfo Aerosol. age. Use by pregnant and lactating animals is possible after consultation with a veterinarian.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A contraindication for use is the individual hypersensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug.
The drug Aerosol Bolfo is not intended for use in productive animals. Bolfo Aerosol should not be used simultaneously with other insectoacaricidal drugs for treating animals.
OVERDOSE
In case of an overdose of the drug, some dogs may experience increased salivation, constriction of the pupils, vomiting, and diarrhea. In this case, the animal is prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic therapy.
SIDE EVENTS
As a rule, there are no side effects or complications when using the drug in accordance with these instructions. In rare cases, if the animal has increased individual sensitivity to the drug (excessive salivation, lacrimation) or signs of skin irritation appear, the drug should be washed off with soap and water, and if necessary, consult a veterinarian.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
When working with Bolfo Aerosol, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with medicines, use rubber gloves and a respirator (gauze bandage). While working with the drug, smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed. Upon completion of work, you should thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap, wash and dry your gloves. The animal should not be petted or allowed near small children for 24 hours after treatment. People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with Bolfo Aerosol.
FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water. If allergic reactions occur or if the drug accidentally enters the body, a person should immediately contact a medical facility (bring with you the instructions for use of the drug or the label).
STORAGE
Store the drug in a closed container from the manufacturer, in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight, away from food and feed, away from heating devices and open fire, at a temperature from plus 0°C to plus 30°C. Shelf life, subject to storage conditions, is 60 months from the date of production.
PACKING
The drug is produced packaged in 250 ml metal bottles with spray heads and protective caps.
Properties and action
Propoxur, which is the active substance of the drug, has insectoacaricidal properties, that is, it is able to destroy ticks and fleas that parasitize dogs. The drug is intended for external use. The active substance accumulates in the hair coat and sebaceous glands, so the effect of the drug persists for a long period.
The principle of action of the drug is based on the fact that its components, or rather propoxur, cause serious disturbances in the metabolism of parasites. This leads to the development of pathological changes that cause paralysis and death of arthropods.
Note! The active substance Bolfo is highly toxic. And although the medicine is considered safe for dogs (provided the instructions are followed), it can be fatal for bees and fish.
Owner reviews
Marina, bull terrier owner:
“Our dog has hypersensitivity and is severely allergic to many medications. We started using Bolfo spray for protection against fleas and ticks after a doctor’s recommendation. Used throughout the summer season. There were no side effects, as well as contact with the hated parasites. It’s a good and safe product for our dog, so we’ll buy it next year.”
Daria, owner of a Labrador:
“Not all medications are suitable for our dog. Allergies often occur. To combat fleas and ticks, we managed to select drops for the withers, but they are inconvenient to use, since they need to be reapplied after 3-4 weeks. On the advice of a breeder friend, we bought a Bolfo collar. There are zero reactions, but at the same time it effectively affects parasites. The action lasted for 3 months, then I had to replace it with a new one.”
