Virbac – Cetrigen Antibacterial Wound Spray 500mL

• Registered veterinary product: an animal wound spray made by Virbac Australia
• Active constituents: cetrimide 1mg/mL and diethyltoluamide (DEET) 40mg/mL
• Purple dye: shows exactly where the spray has been applied
• For all animals: Virbac lists it as suitable for domestic pets and farm animals
• Trigger spray: 500mL bottle, sprayed from 15–20cm away

Cetrigen is Virbac's purple antibacterial wound spray for horses, livestock and household pets. It also comes as a 100g aerosol; the 500mL trigger bottle is the larger pack.

The spray combines cetrimide, an antiseptic, with diethyltoluamide (DEET), an insect repellent, in a purple-dyed liquid so you can see the full area covered. It is a registered veterinary product; the uses below are those Virbac states for it, and it should be used only as the label directs.

Label uses (from Virbac)

• "Contains antiseptic to treat cuts, scrapes and superficial wounds and protect wounds from infection"
• "DEET a powerful insecticide repels insects, protecting wounds from insect-associated damage"
• "Helps to control fly strike"

Directions

Spray onto the affected area, holding the pack 15–20cm away. Spray lightly over the entire affected area and wipe away any run-off. Avoid excessive run-off from the wound site.

Precautions and storage

Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Store below 30°C. Always read the label before use.

For deep, large, bleeding or infected wounds, or any wound that is not healing, contact your vet.