Bayer / Elanco Bolfo (Propoxur 1% w/w) Fast-Acting Topical Anti-Tick, Flea & Lice Powder for Dogs & Cats (75g / 100g)

Active Pharmaceutical Profile & Mechanism of Action

Active ConstituentConcentrationPharmacological ClassMode of Action & Clinical EfficacyPropoxur1.0% w/wCarbamate EctoparasiticideReversibly inhibits the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme in arthropods. This leads to toxic accumulation of acetylcholine at insect nerve synapses, triggering rapid paralysis, detachment, and mortality on contact.Inert Base / Talc Carrier99.0% w/wMedicated Absorbent BaseAbsorbs moisture, reduces epidermal friction, and disperses active propoxur evenly down to the skin surface.

Target Parasite Spectrum

• Ticks: Brown Dog Ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), Cattle Ticks (Haemaphysalis spp.), Bush Ticks.

• Fleas: Cat and Dog Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis, Ctenocephalides canis).

• Lice: Biting and sucking lice (Trichodectes canis, Linognathus setosus, Felicola subrostratus).

• Environmental Stages: Flea eggs and crawling nymphs residing in bedding folds.

Directions for Use & Application Protocol

Apply topically 1 to 2 times a week during heavy infestation periods, or as directed by your veterinarian:

1. Dusting the Coat: Dust the powder generously over the entire body of your pet, working systematically against the direction of hair growth so the powder penetrates down to the skin level.

2. Focus High-Risk Zones: Pay close attention to areas where ticks and fleas hide—around the neck, base of the ears, chest, belly, under the armpits, and between paw pads.

3. Massage & Groom: Use your hands (wearing gloves or washing thoroughly immediately after) to gently rub the powder into the skin. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Combing: Gently brush or comb your pet’s coat to distribute the powder evenly and remove paralyzed/dead parasites.

5. Bedding Care: Lightly dust the pet's sleeping mat, kennel bedding, and carpet edges once weekly, then vacuum or brush off after a few hours to prevent re-infestation.

Product Specifications

ParameterDetailsBrandBayer Animal Health / Elanco India Pvt. Ltd.Product Trade NameBolfo Anti-Tick & Flea PowderActive CompositionPropoxur 1% w/w in a perfumed talc baseDosage FormMedicated Dusting PowderPack Sizes75 g / 100 g Dispenser BottlesTarget SpeciesDogs, Cats, Puppies, and Kittens (4 weeks and older)Therapeutic ClassTopical EctoparasiticidePrescription StatusOTC Veterinary Medicated Powder

Safety Warnings, Precautions & Storage

• For external animal veterinary topical use only. Not for oral consumption.

• Facial Precautions: Avoid direct contact with your pet's eyes, nostrils, and open mouth. Shield the face with your hand while dusting near the head.

• Minimum Age: Do not use on puppies or kittens under 4 weeks of age.

• Grooming Caution: Prevent pets from licking the powder off their coat immediately after application. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after dusting.

• Contraindications: Do not apply on extensive open wounds, lacerations, or weeping raw eczema.

• Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place. Keep the container tightly capped to protect from humidity. Keep strictly out of reach of children and household pets.