Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Fipronil, Pyriproxyfen
Alfamed
QP53AX65
Fipronil, Pyriproxyfen
Spot-on solution
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Dogs
Ectoparasiticide; Insect Growth Regulator
Expired
2015-07-15
Revised: June 2017 AN: 00181/2017 Page 1 of 7 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Ectoline duo 268 mg/80 mg spot-on solution for large dogs Fiprovet duo 268 mg/80 mg spot-on solution for large dogs (FR) 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION One 2.68 ml pipette contains: ACTIVE SUBSTANCES 2.68 ML PIPETTE Fipronil 268.00 mg Pyriproxyfen 80.4 mg EXCIPIENTS Butylhydroxyanisole 0.536 mg Butylhydroxytoluene 0.268 mg For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Spot-on solution. Clear, colourless to yellowish solution. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs (20-40 kg) 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES To be used against infestations with fleas alone or in association with ticks. Against fleas: Treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas _(Ctenocephalides felis). _One treatment prevents further infestations for 7 weeks. Prevention of the multiplication of fleas by preventing flea eggs developing into adult fleas for 12 weeks after application. Against ticks: Treatment of infestations by ticks (_Ixodes ricinus). _ One treatment provides persistent acaricidal efficacy for 2 weeks against _Ixodes ricinus_, and for 4 weeks against _Dermacentor reticulatus_ and _Rhipicephalus sanguineus_. If ticks of some species (_Dermacentor reticulatus_, _Rhipicephalus sanguineus_) are present at the time of application, not all ticks may be killed within 48 hours. Revised: June 2017 AN: 00181/2017 Page 2 of 7 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death could occur. Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES Shampooing or immersion of the animal in water directly after treatment may reduce the duration of activity. The product remains effective against fleas for 5 weeks when the dog is shampooed at monthly intervals after treatment. If the dog requires shampooing, it is better to do so before Read the complete document