Johnson's Felt Cat Flea Collar, 18% w/w

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Permethrin (cis:trans 40:60)

Available from:

Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd

ATC code:

QP53AC04

INN (International Name):

Permethrin (cis:trans 40:60)

Pharmaceutical form:

Collar

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cats

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1991-11-21

Summary of Product characteristics

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Johnson’s Felt Cat Flea Collar, 18% w/w.
2.
QUALITITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance
% w/w
Permethrin 40:60 cis:trans
18.0
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Collar
Impregnated felt substrate (white) bonded to a nylon flock pile or
reflective material closed
by a slide grip buckle. The collar has an elasticated section and a
bell.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Cats
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the control of fleas on cats for four months.
4.3 CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use on kittens under 12 weeks of age.
Do not use on pregnant or nursing females.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Remove fleas from young animals and nursing females by careful use of
a flea comb.
Fleas from pets often infest animal baskets, bedding and regular
resting areas such as
carpets and soft furnishings, which should be treated with a suitable
insecticide and
vacuumed regularly.
If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.
4.5SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
(I)
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
For external use only.
Do not allow animals to chew the collar.
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(II)
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
MEDICINAL
PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the collar.
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the collar.
Do not allow children to play with the collar or to suck and chew on
it.
A pet wearing a flea collar should not sleep in bed with people,
particularly
children.
4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
In very rare cases, transient skin reactions at the application site
(skin discolouration,
local hair loss, itching, redness) have been reported after use.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following
convention:
- very common (more than 1 in