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SUMMARY OF THE PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. Name of the Veterinary medicinal product Auriplak 1.2G Insecticidal Ear Tag 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Active Ingredient Grammes per 12 g tag Permethrin technical (40/60) 1.2 g For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. Pharmaceutical Form Ear tag. Supple plastic plate, translucent and amber coloured. Clinical particulars 4.1 Target species Cattle. 4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species. As an aid in the control of nuisance and biting flies on dairy cattle, beef cattle and calves while at pasture, over a maximum period of 5 months. Contra-indications None 4.4 Special warnings for each target species. Not applicable Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals Keep the ear tag in its original packaging. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals When applying the product, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. When handling the product, wear protective rubber gloves, and wash hands carefully once the product is applied. Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the product. Keep away from food and drink including animal feeding stuff. Other precautions Do not burn; can produce harmful vapour in fire. Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) None Known Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay Can be used in pregnant and lactating animals. 4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction None known. Amounts to be administrated and administration route The recommended dosage is one ear tag per animal whatever the weight. The ear tag will be attached to the ear of the animal with the help of the applicator device, so that it hangs. For severe head and face fly infes