Strychnine

Strychnine is a naturally occurring alkaloid pesticide. It is used for the control of birds, rodents, and predatory animals.

There are no products containing strychnine registered for agricultural or veterinary use in Australia.

Strychnine review

Status: review completed

In September 1997 the APVMA (then NRA) began a special review of veterinary products containing strychnine (Gastric Stimulant Powders and Vita-Plast Powder 650g for Horses). This review was based on toxicological, residue, and occupational health and safety concerns.

The APVMA advised registrants of the review and requested more information to show that the products would not pose a potential risk to human health. Neither of the two registrants was prepared to provide data for this review as they had both voluntarily decided not to continue with the product registrations. The registrations of these products were not renewed in 30 June 1998, with existing stocks permitted for sale until 30 June 2000.

The review lapsed as the respective registrations of the products under review were cancelled before the review was completed.

The APVMA will not register any new veterinary products containing strychnine unless it is satisfied that all concerns identified in the nomination phase of the review have been fully addressed.

For more information please contact the Chemical Review Program on (02) 6210 4749 or by email to chemrev@apvma.gov.au

APVMA strychnine archive

Title	Date
Gazette Notice: cancellation of registration of veterinary products containing strychnine*	Jun 1998

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