Effipro 50 mg spot on cats 4 pipettes | external antiparasitic for cats

EFFIPRO 50 mg spot-on solution for cats External antiparasitic in topical solution

Laboratory
VIRBAC SPAIN, SA
Pharmaceutical form:
Pipette (Pipette)
Composition: per pipette:
Fipronil 50 mg per 0,5 ml pipette.
Pharmacological properties:
Fipronil is a miticide and insecticide that belongs to the phenylpyrazole family. act
inhibiting the GABA complex, binding to the chloride channel and blocking the transfer pre and
postsynaptic release of chloride ions across cell membranes. This generates an activity
uncontrolled central nervous system and death of insects or mites.
Indications and target species:
Cats: Treatment of infestations by fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.) and ticks (Dermacentor
reticulatus).
• The product has persistent acaricidal efficacy up to 2 weeks against ticks (Rhipicephalus
sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor reticulatus).
• If the animal already has some species of ticks (Rhipicepahlus sanguineus and Ixodes ricinus) at
applying the product, it may happen that all the ticks do not die within 48 hours, but they will
within the week.
Contraindications:
• Do not use in kittens under 2 months of age and weighing less than 1 kg.
• Do not administer to sick animals (systemic diseases, fever...) or convalescents.
• Do not administer to rabbits, as adverse drug reactions and even death may occur.
death.
• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of its excipients.
Side effects:
• If the animal licks itself, a brief period of hypersalivation may be observed mainly due to
to the nature of the excipient.
• Among the extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, reactions have been reported
transient skin rashes at the point of application (scaling, local alopecia, pruritus, erythema) and pruritus
or general alopecia.
• In exceptional cases, hypersalivation, reversible neurological signs were observed
(hyperesthesia, depression, nervous signs), or vomiting after use.
Route of administration:
For external use only. Topical administration.
Posology:
Administer 1 pipette of 0,5 ml per animal by topical application on the skin.
• Part the animal's fur until the skin is visible. Place the pipette directly against
the outer skin and squeeze several times to empty its contents. Repeat the procedure on one or
two distinct points along the cat's back, preferably at the base of the head and between the
shoulders so that the animal cannot lick the product.
Special precautions:
• In the absence of safety studies, the minimum interval between two treatments is 4 weeks.
• Washing with shampoo one hour before the treatment does not affect the efficacy of the product against
fleas.
• For optimal control treat all domestic animals with a suitable insecticide.
• Do not handle treated animals until the application site is dry.
• Avoid the product coming into contact with the animal's eyes.
• Wash hands after use.
Conservation mode:
Store below 30 °C and in a dry place. Store in its original container.
Remarks:
With veterinary prescription.
Presentation:
Boxes with 4 or 24 pipettes.
Reg No.:
2017 ESP

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Effipro