Label: OPTI-GUARD BASE- sodium chlorite liquid

  • Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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Updated November 20, 2023

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  • Active Ingredient

    Sodium Chlorite 0.7%

  • MIXING DIRECTIONS

    TO MAKE A READY-TO-USE SOLUTION OF OPTI-GUARD TEAT DIP, ADD EQUAL VOLUMES OF OPTI-GUARD BASE AND OPTI-GUARD ACTIVATOR INTO A CLEAN DIP CUP/CONTAINER AND MIX UNTIL THE COLOR IS UNIFORM THROUGHOUT. DO NOT DILUTE. DO NOT MIX WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCTS. MIX ONLY THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR A 24 HOUR PERIOD. DISCARD ANY UNUSED TEAT DIP. UNUSED TEAT DIP MAY BE DILUTED WITH WATER AND SAFELY FLUSHED DOWN THE DRAIN.

  • Recommended Procedures for Teat Sanitation

    A. PRE-MILKING (PRE-DIPPING)

    1. Remove visible soils from the teats.

    2. Observe foremilk by stripping two or three streams of milk into a strip cup.

    3. Dip or spray the cow's teats full lenght with READY-TO-USE OPTI-GUARD TEAT DIP.

    4. Wait at least 15-30 seconds.

    5. Remove all teat dip by thoroughly drying the teats, teat orifices and udder with a clean, single service paper towel(s) to avoid contamination of milk.

    6. Attach milking unit.

    B. POST-MILKING (POST-DIPPING)

    Immediately after milking, dip or spray all teats full length with READY-TO-USE OPTI-GUARD TEAT DIP. Ensure good coverage of all sides of the teats and teat orifices. Allow to dry. Do not wipe. Do not turn cows out in freezing weather until teat dip is completely dry.

  • CAUTION

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

    AVOID CONTACT WITH FOOD.

    DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

    NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

  • FIRST AID PROCEDURES

    EYE CONTACT: Rinse cautiously with fresh, tepid water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical advice/attention. SKIN CONTACT: For RTU products wash any sensitive areas. INGESTION: Do not induce vomitting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Drink large amounts of water. If vomitting occurs, keep airways open. Keep head lower than the hips to prevent aspiration into the lungs. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

  • WARNING

    DO NOT DILUTE THIS PRODUCT.

    DO NOT RETURN TEAT DIP LEFT IN THE TEAT DIPPER TO STORAGE CONTAINER.

    ENSURE THAT DIPPED TEATS ARE DRY BEFORE EXPOSING THE ANIMALS TO WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TO THE TEATS.

    STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALWAYS STORE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

    PROTECT THIS PRODUCT FROM FREEZING. HOWEVER, FREEZING WILL NOT AFFECT OPTI-GUARD PROVIDED THAT THE CONTENTS ARE THAWED COMPLETELY AND AGITATED THOROUGLY BEFORE MIXING BASE AND ACTIVATOR TOGETHER.

  • Opti-Guard Base

    A highly effective germicidal non-iodine formulation

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    OPTI-GUARD BASE 
    sodium chlorite liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:29983-1084
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM CHLORITE (UNII: G538EBV4VF) (CHLORITE ION - UNII:Z63H374SB6) SODIUM CHLORITE0.7 kg  in 100 kg
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:29983-1084-657.34 kg in 1 DRUM
    2NDC:29983-1084-8210.25 kg in 1 DRUM
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other02/02/2022
    Labeler - IBA (019494160)
    Registrant - IBA (019494160)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Morgan Gallacher Inc. DBA in Custom Chemical Formulators Inc.028311595manufacture, api manufacture, pack