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Table 7 Evaluation of dilutant options

From: Fluralaner as a novel treatment for sarcoptic mange in the bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus): safety, pharmacokinetics, efficacy and practicable use

Dilutant(s)

Volume (ml)

Relevant safety considerationsb

Pharmacokinetic interaction with fluralaner

Relevant properties

Time to separation (h)

Odour

Commercial availability

Cost per application (AUD)c

Canola oil

4

N/A

N/A

–

3

Relatively odourless

Supermarket

0.04

Acetone

1

N/A

Non-reactive (inert solvent)

–

Hardware

d-Limonene

5

Skin irritation

Non-reactive (inert solvent)

Acaricidal

> 24

Citrus

Online purchase required

2.48

Orange Powera

5

Skin irritation

Non-reactive (inert solvent)

Acaricidal

> 24

Citrus

Supermarket

0.24

  1. AUD, Australian dollar; N/A, Not available
  2. aOrange power Sticky Spot & Goo Dissolver
  3. bAccording to safety data sheet
  4. cAt time of writing