Powder for preparation of a suspension containing 0.01% w/v natamycin for topical use after reconstitution with water.

For the treatment of dermatophytosis in cattle and horses, for example, ringworm caused by Trichophyton verrucosum in cattle and Trichophyton or Microsporum infections in horses. Treatment of stables, immediate surroundings, harness, brushes, etc. is recommended to prevent re-infection.

Dosage and Administration

Preparing the suspension: Carefully add water to the bottle of Mycophyt until ^{2/_{3 full. Replace cap and shake vigorously. Add the resulting suspension to a bucket containing 2 litres of water (Mycophyt 2) or 10 litres (Mycophyt 10) of water. Stir the final suspension well just before use. Use the suspension within 24 hours of preparation.}}

^{_{Care should be taken that the water used for reconstitution is not excessively hard, nor contains large quantities of chlorine. Where possible use galvanised or plastic buckets as natamycin is sensitive to heavy metals such as copper. Clean buckets and spraying equipment thoroughly before use as natamycin may lose activity by contact with chemicals.}}

^{_{Administration}}

^{The suspension can be applied by spraying or sponging. In mass treatment of cattle spraying may be preferable. For the individual treatment of horses and cattle, sponging down the affected area is advised.}

^{In mass treatment, the entire body surface of all animals (affected and non-affected) should be sprayed in order to prevent any spread from affected animals not yet showing visible lesions. Particular attention needs to be paid to preferential sites of infection, such as head (inner side of the external ear), neck, loins and base of tail (in the horse also the saddle and harness area). A suitable spray apparatus would be the ASL horticultural spray or a knapsack type spray. An aerosol generator should not be used.}

^{Avoid exposure of the animal to direct sunlight during and for a few hours after treatment. It is recommended that treatment takes place in the stable or cowshed; if the animals are outside they should be treated in the evening.}

^{In order to ward off infection/re-infection, brushes, saddle, harness, etc. should be immersed in the final suspension.}

^Note.Even on spraying, Mycophyt is not harmful to man or animal. The area around the eyes can be treated without special precautions.

Dosage

About 750 ml final suspension should be used for each calf and about 1 litre for each cow or horse. One container of Mycophyt 2 is sufficient for a single treatment of 3 calves of 6–9 months or 2 adult cows or horses or 1 horse and its tack/grooming equipment. One container of Mycophyt 10 is sufficient for a single treatment of 15 calves of 6–9 months or 10 adult cows or horses. Treatment should be repeated four to five days later. If after 14 days affected areas do not show any visible improvement, treatment should be repeated at 14 day intervals. If no improvement is seen, or the condition worsens after four treatments, consult your veterinary surgeon. 

It is not advisable to mix Mycophyt suspension with other topical medications.

For external use only.

Operator warning

Avoid inhaling the mist when using the product as a spray.

Withdrawal period

Meat/milk: Nil.

For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Reconstituted product should be stored below 25°C protected from light. Any reconstituted product remaining after 24 hours after preparation should be discarded safely.

Bottles of 2×2 g and 1×10 g.

Previous treatment with greasy preparations prevents Mycophyt from gaining sufficient access to infected areas; when this has occurred, 14 days should be allowed to elapse before Mycophyt treatment is started.