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Detailed description
Active substance:
Fipronil 402 mg
Pharmaceutical form:
Spot-on solution.Clear, yellow to yellow-green solution.
Target species:
Indications for use, specifying the target species:
Treatment and prevention of flea infestation (Ctenocephalides spp.) and related flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) in dogs. Treatment and prevention of infestation by ticks (Rhipicephalus spp., Dermatocentor spp., Ixodes spp.) and lice (Trichodectes canis) in dogs.
Special warnings for each target species:
Avoid contact with animal’s eyes.With respect to a possible risk of parasite resistance to the active substance, and thus a reduced effect of therapy, the following rules of treatment with ectoparasiticides should be observed:
– Avoid too frequent and recurring use of ectoparasiticides of the same group
– Observe the determined dosage and dosing regimen. Administer the product in doses recommended by the manufacturer so as to ensure the optimal therapeutic effect.
Amounts to be administered and administration route:
Method of administration: spot-on use.
Dosage depends on the weight of animal.
Dogs weighing above 40 kg: the contents of one tube of 4.02 ml (XL)
One tube of 4.02 ml and one pipette of the suitable smaller size for dogs weighing above60 kgbw.
Monthly treatment is recommended in case of a high risk of repeated attacks by fleas, if the dog is allergic to flea bites, in case of necessary control of tick infestation, or at frequent bathing of the dog using hypoallergenic or moisturizing shampoos. In areas where there is no serious infestation by fleas and ticks, FIPRON spot-on for dogs can be applied every two to three months.
Method of administration:
Hold the tube with the neck upwards and knock the neck repeatedly with your finger. Break off the tip carefully by twisting motion. Part the hair of the animal in the withers in front of the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the applicator tip on the skin and press the tube repeatedly to empty the entire contents of the tube directly on the skin.
FIPRON spot-on for dogs is effective against flea infestation for approximately two months and against ticks for up to 1 month, depending on the strength of environmental contamination. Fleas are killed within 24 hours after infestation.
Shelf life:
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years
Use immediately after opening the bag.
Package:
1×4,02 single-dose tubes.
Producer: Bioveta AS, Czech Republic.
