OPTI-GUARD- sodium chlorite solution

OPTI-GUARD by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

OPTI-GUARD by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by IBA. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

SODIUM CHLORITE...........0.70%

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

MIXING DIRECTIONS: TO MAKE A READY-TO-USE SOLUTION OF PRO-SAN LV 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 UNIFORAM THROUGHOUT. DO NOT DILUET. DO NOT MIX WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCTS. DISCARD ANY UNUSED TEAT DIP. UNUSED TEAT DIP MAY BE DILUTED WITH WATER AND SAFELY FLUSHED DOWN THE DRAIN. 

1. Use teat dip applicators made of plastic or other non-corrosive materials. Do not use cups made of aluminum.
2. When solution in the teat dip cup becomes dirty and/or noticeably loses color, discard remaining contents and refill cup with fresh teat dip.
3. Do not use this product for cleaning or sanitizing equipment
4. Wash Teat Dip cups after each milking.
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 LENGTH WITH READY-TO-USE OPTI-GUARD TEAT DIP.
4 WAIT APPROXIMATELY 15-30 SECONDS.
5. REMOVE ALL TEAT DIP BY THOROUGHLY DRYING THE TEATS AND TEAT ORIFICES AND UDDER (IF SPRAYING), WITH A CLEAN, SINGLE SERVICE PAPER TOWEL(S).
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.

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 THE TEATS.

STORE AT ROOM TEPERATURE. 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 THOROUGHLY BEFORE MIXING BASE AND ACTIVATOR TOGETHER.

CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
AVOID CONTACT WITH FOOD. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT: ARINSE CAUSTIOUSLY 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 READY-TO-USE PRODUCTS, WASH ANY SENSITIVE AREAS.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP AIRWAYS OPEN. KEEP HEAD LAWER THAN THE HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION INTO THE LUNGS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVISE/ATTENTION.

ALWAYS SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION

FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 1-800-424-9300

OPTI-GUARD BASE

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

OPTI-GUARD 
sodium chlorite solution

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 29983-0100
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
SODIUM CHLORITE (UNII: G538EBV4VF) (CHLORITE ION - UNII:Z63H374SB6)	SODIUM CHLORITE	8.9 g  in 1 L

Product Characteristics
Color	white (CLEAR)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 29983-0100-4	18.9 L in 1 DRUM
2	NDC: 29983-0100-6	56.7 L in 1 DRUM
3	NDC: 29983-0100-8	207.9 L in 1 DRUM
4	NDC: 29983-0100-9	1039.5 L in 1 DRUM

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
unapproved drug other		03/21/2023

Labeler - IBA (019494160)