R & C (Pyrethrins – Piperonyl Butoxide)

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R & C™ II Spray

R & C

Pyrethrins – Piperonyl Butoxide

Spray Insecticide

Indications And Clinical Uses: For use on lice and lice eggs on garments, bedding, mattresses and furniture.

Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: Not for use on humans or animals.

Precautions: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate can. Do not use near heat or store at temperatures above 50°C. Avoid spraying in eyes. May be absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. May cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin. Do not contaminate feed and foodstuffs. Do not wear treated garments or use bedding until thoroughly cleaned and infestation is eliminated. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Keep out of reach of children.

Call a physician in case of accident. If in eyes, flush with plenty of clear water. If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Dosage And Administration: Shake well before and occasionally during use.

Spray on an inconspicuous area to test for possible staining or discoloration. Inspect after drying, then proceed to spray entire area to be treated. Hold container upright with nozzle away from you. Depress valve and spray from a distance of 20 to 25 cm. Spray each 900 cmfor about 3 seconds. For garments and bedding: spray those that cannot be either laundered or dry cleaned immediately. For mattresses and furniture: spray, then air until completely dry at least 4 hours before re-use. Vacate room after treatment and ventilate before reoccupying. Repeat treatment if re-infestation occurs.

Availability And Storage: Each 142 g pressurized spray can contains: pyrethrins 0.3% and piperonyl butoxide 1.5% with ozone friendly propellant.

R & C™ II Spray R & C Pyrethrins – Piperonyl Butoxide Spray Insecticide


About

Chris Schwerdt, PharmD is a clinical pharmacist with over two decades of experience in long-term care, pharmacy operations, and regulatory consulting. He has led closed-door pharmacy businesses and serves on Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees for both industry and government programs. His work focuses on medication policy development, formulary strategy, and optimizing patient care through drug utilization review. Chris is affiliated with ASCP, ASHP, and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

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