Use of polysiloxanes containing quarternary amino groups as formulation auxiliary agents, and agents containing the same
The present invention relates to the use of polysiloxanes containing at least one quaternary ammonium group as formulation auxiliaries in formulations of pharmaceutically and veterinary active compounds, and to compositions comprising a) pharmaceutically or veterinary active compound and b) a polysiloxane derivative containing at least one quaternary ammonium group per molecule, if appropriate, further auxiliaries and carriers.
1. A composition comprising (a) at least one active ingredient for topical control of parasitic insects on animals, wherein said active ingredient comprises an effective amount of flumethrin, and (b) at least one polysiloxane comprising at least one quaternary ammonium group in an amount sufficient to provide low amounts of dermal irritation for said animal.
2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising imidacloprid.
3. A single dose polypropylene tube having a wall thickness of about 350 μm and a total filling volume of less than about 10 μm, wherein said tube is filled with the composition of claim 1 .