AVM-GSL Over the Counter

Suredip 0.74% w/v Teat Dip/Teat Spray, Solution – Ready to Use

Active ingredient: Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Form

Spray

Species

Cattle Goats Sheep

Manufacturer

GEA Farm Technologies (UK) Ltd

VMD MA No.

01808/5005

What it's used for

To be applied undiluted, by dipping or spraying to dairy cows' teats immediately after milking, as an aid in the control of mastitis in lactating dairy cow...

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1

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Clinical information

Suredip 0.74% w/v Teat Dip/Teat Spray, Solution – Ready to Use — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

To be applied undiluted, by dipping or spraying to dairy cows' teats
immediately after milking, as an aid in the control of mastitis in lactating
dairy cows, and as an aid in the prevention and healing of cracked and
chapped teats.

Not to be used on lacerated teats.

None recorded.

See Section 4.8.

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI expiry following AN: 01988/2025

i. Special precautions for use in animals
For external use only. For use as a post-milking teat dip/spray only.
ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Avoid contact with eyes. If sprayed/splashed in the eye, rinse with clean
running water immediately.
In case of ingestion seek medical attention immediately.
When used as a spray, avoid working in the spray mist.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using this product.
Keep away from animal feed.
Wash hands after use.
iii. Other precautions
None.

Incompatible with other dip compounds particularly anionics and soaps.
Not to be used in conjunction with any other teat dip product.

Store in tightly closed original container. Protect from frost. Do not store above
25°C.
If contents freeze they must be thawed and thoroughly mixed before use.

Antiseptics and disinfectants: Chlorhexidine
5.1Pharmacodynamic propertiesThe active ingredient is a disinfectant with bactericidal activity against most
bacteria. The post milking topical application of the product to the
lactating cows, sheep and goats prevents the ingress of pathogenic
organisms into the streak canal of the teat and thereby aids in the prevention
of the spread of mastitis from infected quarters to non-infected quarters.
5.2Pharmacokinetic propertiesWork done by the Institute for Animal Health, Compton, Newbury, UK in
1991 demonstrates that post milking topical application of the product to the
teats of lactating cows, resulted in the absorption into milk of a level of the
active ingredient not exceeding 10 ppb.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.