Country: Spain
Language: English
Source: HMA (Heads of Medicines Agencies)
fipronil 50 mg
IDT Biologika GmbH
QP53AX15
Spot-on solution
fipronil
Cats
2011-04-11
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT FIPROCAT (FIPROSPOT) 50 mg spot-on solution for cats 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each 0.5 ml pipette contains ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Fipronil 50.00 mg EXCIPIENTS Butylhydroxyanisole ( E 320) 0.10 mg Butylhydroxytoluene ( E 321) 0.05 mg For 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 Cat 4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species For the treatment of cats against flea infestations (_Ctenocephalides_ spp.) Insecticidal efficacy against new infestation with fleas persists for up to 4 weeks. The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD), where this has been previously diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon. 4.3 Contraindication In the absence of available data, the veterinary medicinal product should not be used on kittens less than 8 weeks old and/or weighing less than 1 kg. Do not use on sick (systemic disease, fever, etc.) or convalescent animals. Do not use on rabbits, as adverse drug reactions and even death could occur. Do not use on animals with hypersensitivity to the active substance or any other excipients. 4.4 Special warnings for each target species For the optimal control of flea problems in households with several animals all dogs and cats should be treated with an authorised insecticide. Fleas from pets often infest animal's baskets, bedding and regular resting ar Read the complete document