Amflee Spot On 3 Pipettes 268mg For Large Dogs 20 To 40 Kg

Topical ectoparassicides.

Active principles

1 pipette (2.68 ml) contains: Fipronil 268 mg.

Excipients

Butylhydroxyanisole (E320), Butylhydroxytoluene (E321), Polysorbate 80, Povidone K25, Dimethyl sulfoxide.

Indications

Treatment of flea (Ctenocephalides spp.) And tick (Dermacentor reticulatus) infestations. For the treatment of infestations with Trichodectes canis, dog biting louse. Most lice are killed within two days. The insecticidal efficacy against new adult flea infestations persists for up to 8 weeks. The product has a persistent acaricidal efficacy up to 3 weeks against Ixodes ricinus and up to 4 weeks against Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Dermacentor reticulatus. If ticks of some species (Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) are present when applying the product, not all ticks could be killed within the first 48 hours. The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergic Dermatitis (FAD), when this has been previously diagnosed by the veterinarian.

Contraindications / side effects

In the absence of available data, do not use in puppies younger than 2 months and / or weighing less than 2 kg. Do not use in sick (for example, systemic diseases, fever, etc.) or convalescent animals. Do not use in rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death may occur. This product is specifically developed for dogs. Do not use in cats, as overdoses may occur. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to dimethyl sulfoxide or to any of the excipients.

Use / Route of administration

Topical.

Dosage

For external use only. Administer by topical application on the skin according to body weight as follows: 1 pipette of 2.68 ml per dog weighing more than 20 kg and up to 40 kg. How to use: remove the pipette from the triple layer bag. Hold the pipette upright, twist and remove the cap. Turn the cap back and place it back on the pipette. Press and twist the cap to break the seal, then remove the cap from the pipette. Part the fur of the animal in the area between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and press the single-dose pipette several times to empty the contents directly onto the skin in one or two places. It is important to ensure that the product is applied to an area that the animal cannot lick and that the animals do not lick each other after the treatment. The hair must be separated and the product applied to the skin. Transient coat changes may occur at the application site (bundled / greasy hair and / or coat deposits). Treatment program: For optimal control of flea and / or tick infestations the treatment program can be based on the local epidemiological situation. In the absence of safety studies, the minimum interval between treatments is 4 weeks. Store in the original package to protect it from light and humidity. Do not remove from bag until use. Before application, the product must be kept at room temperature (above 14 degrees C) for about an hour.

Warnings

Bathing / immersion in water within 2 days of applying the product should be avoided. Following weekly immersion in water for one minute, the persistence period of the insecticidal efficacy against fleas is 7 weeks. The product does not prevent the attack of ticks on animals. If the animal has been treated prior to exposure to ticks, they will be killed in the first 24-48 hours after the attack. Typically, this occurs before the meal is completed, reducing but not excluding the risk of disease transmission. Once dead, ticks often detach from the animal, but the remaining ones can be removed by pulling lightly. Fleas present on animals often infest the kennel, blankets and the usual areas where the animal rests, such as carpets and furnishing fabrics which, in case of massive infestations and at the beginning of the control measures, must be treated with a insecticide and regularly cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. When used as part of a strategy for the treatment of Flea Allergic Dermatitis, monthly applications are recommended for allergic patients and other household dogs. For optimal control of flea infestations in a home with multiple pets, all dogs and cats in the home should be treated with a suitable insecticide. Animals must be weighed carefully before treatment. Avoid contact with the animal's eyes. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with plenty of water. It is important to ensure that the product is applied to an area that the animal cannot lick and that the animals do not lick each other after the treatment. Do not apply the product on wounds or broken skin. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals: this product may cause irritation to the mucous membranes and eyes. Therefore contact between the product and the mouth or eyes should be avoided. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, immediately and abundantly wash the eyes with water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Do not smoke, drink or eat during application. Avoid the content coming into contact with your fingers. If this happens, immediately wash your hands with soap and water. Wash hands after use. People with known hypersensitivity to fipronil or dimethyl sulfoxide or to any of the excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Treated animals should not be touched until the application site has dried and children should not be allowed to play with treated animals until the application site has dried. It is therefore recommended not to treat animals during the day, but early in the evening, and not to allow recently treated animals to sleep with their owners, especially children. Keep pipettes in the original container and dispose of used pipettes immediately. Other precautions: Fipronil could be dangerous to aquatic organisms. Dogs should not be allowed to immerse themselves in streams for two days after application. Overdose: In the safety studies in the target species, no adverse reactions were observed in puppies of 8 weeks of age, in growing dogs and in dogs weighing approximately 2 kg, treated once with doses five times higher than that. registered mail. However, the risk of adverse reactions may increase in the event of an overdose, therefore animals should always be pipetted with the correct dosage according to body weight.

Waiting time

Not relevant.

Target species

Dogs.

Interactions

None known.

Side effects

If the animal licks itself, a short period of hypersalivation may be observed. Among extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, transient skin reactions at the site of application (skin discoloration, local alopecia, pruritus, erythema) and general pruritus or alopecia have been reported after use. Hypersalivation, reversible neurological symptoms (hyperesthesia, depression, nervous symptoms), vomiting or respiratory symptoms have been exceptionally observed after use.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Laboratory studies using fipronil have shown no evidence of teratogenic or embryotoxic effects. No studies have been conducted with this product in pregnant or lactating bitches. During pregnancy and lactation use only according to the benefit / risk assessment.