Compositions for controlling heartworm infestation
US9393193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P33/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to ivermectin formulations for administration to pet and domestic animals. These formulations provide long term protection against Dirofilaria parasites, without the risks for secondary adverse of conventional formulations. Preferred formulations are collars, collar strips, or medallions, attachments for collars, ear tags, bands which are affixed to limbs or parts of the body, adhesive strips and films, and peel-off films, or spot-on or pour-on forms which are administered at least twice a year up to around once a year.
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