Description
In cats: treatment of flea and tick infestations. The insecticidal efficacy of the product lasts up to 5 weeks against fleas. The acaricidal efficacy of the product lasts up to 2 weeks against ticks. If ticks of certain species are present at the time of application of the product, they may not all be killed within the first 48 hours, but may be killed within the first week. The product can be incorporated into a therapeutic programme for the treatment of Flea Bite Hypersensitivity Dermatitis (FBD) if this has been previously diagnosed by the veterinarian.
Directions for use
Dosage and route of administration:
External use only. Apply the product directly to the skin 1 pipette of 0.5 ml per animal.
Method of administration:
Detach one pipette and hold it in an upright position. Tap the narrow end of the pipette to ensure that the contents are drawn down into the centre of the pipette. Break off the self-breaking tip of the spot-on pipette along the engraved line. Spread the animal's hair until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette directly on the skin. Gently squeeze several times to completely empty the contents of the pipette at one or two points along the back. Ensure that the product is applied to an area that the animal cannot lick and that animals do not lick each other after treatment. Do not apply an excessive amount of product to any one area to avoid the hair becoming sticky. However, if this happens, the stickiness will disappear within 24 hours after application. White deposits may appear at the application site up to 48 hours after application.
Treatment regimen
To effectively control flea and/or tick infestations, the treatment regimen may take into account the local epidemiological situation. In the absence of safety studies, the minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.
Composition
Fipronil 50.00 mg, Butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) 0.10 mg, Butylated hydroxytoluene (E321) 0.05 mg, Excipients QSP 1 Pipette of 0.5 ml.