 Benefits Licensed and proven to prevent and treat sweet itch in horses and ponies AVM-GSL licensed product with active ingredient benzyl benzoate* in a soothing lotion, specially formulated for horses Guards against the culicoides midge that causes sweet itch If used as preventative measure in early spring prior to the symptoms becoming evident, the condition may not take hold Apply liberally and directly onto affected areas on a daily basis initially, reducing to alternate days as irritation lessens. Provides instant protection against midges. All affected areas should be kept clean by washing with a shampoo such as Skin Care Medicated Shampoo once a week. Visible improvements should be seen within 2 weeks 1L will last up to 2 months, with regular use Key ingredient: benzyl benzoate *AVM-GSL Authorised Veterinary Medicine- General Sales List. This denotes a licensed medicinal product which has undergone rigorous testing for safety, efficacy and quality * Benzyl benzoate has been used as a pediculicide (kills lice) and acaricide (kills mites). In this case it is killing or at least repelling the midge, culicoides. Sweet itch is an allergic reaction to the bite of this midge. | 
