Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Dimpylate
Virbac
QP53AF03
Dimpylate
Collar
AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List
Cats
Ectoparasiticide
Expired
2000-01-23
Revised: September 2016 AN: 00511/2016 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT JOHNSON’S FLEA GUARD COLLAR FOR CATS 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Diazinon 2.1g (15% W/W) per collar For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Collar MATRIX: On the active strip, a reflecting band may be stuck. 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 up to 4 months. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use on kittens under 6 months of age. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES Do not allow animals to chew the collar. If signs of disease persist or appear, consult your veterinary surgeon. Fleas from pets often infest animals basket, bedding and regular resting areas such as carpets and soft furnishings which should be treated with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly. Remove fleas from young kittens and nursing queens by careful use of a flea comb. Revised: September 2016 AN: 00511/2016 Page 2 of 5 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE I) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS Do not allow animals to chew the collar. II) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS Do not remove collar from the pack until ready to use. Do not allow children to play with the collar. Do not allow children to suck or chew the collar. Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling collar. Do not sleep with pets wearing flea collars. Dimpylate / Diazinon is an organophosphorus compound: DO NOT handle if under medical advice not to work with ANTICHOLINESTERASES. Avoid excessive handling of the collar. Cut off any excess collar with scissors and dispose of safely. If you feel unwell after handling the collar, seek medical advice. Wash hands thoroughly after handling the collar. 4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS) A slight irritation on the neck may occasionally occur. Remove col Read the complete document