PARADYNE- selamectin solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

selamectin (UNII: A2669OWX9N) (selamectin - UNII:A2669OWX9N)

Available from:

Vicar Operating, Inc.

INN (International Name):

selamectin

Composition:

selamectin 60 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

Paradyne is recommended for use in dogs six weeks of age or older and cats eight weeks of age and older for the following parasites and indications: Paradyne kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for one month and is indicated for the prevention and control of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) , prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis , and the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations. Paradyne also is indicated for the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei) and for the control of tick infestations due to Dermacentor variabilis . Paradyne kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for one month and is indicated for the prevention and control of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) , prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis , and the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations. Paradyne is also indicated for the treatment and control of roundworm (Toxoca

Product summary:

HOW SUPPLIED: Available in seven separate dose strengths for dogs and cats of different weights (see DOSAGE ). Paradyne for cats and dogs is available in cartons containing 6 single dose tubes.

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

PARADYNE- SELAMECTIN SOLUTION
VICAR OPERATING, INC.
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PARADYNE (SELAMECTIN)
TOPICAL PARASITICIDE FOR DOGS AND CATS
NADA 141-152, Approved by FDA
CAUTION:
US Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a
licensed veterinarian.
DESCRIPTION:
Paradyne (selamectin) Topical Parasiticide is available as a colorless
to yellow, ready to use solution
in single dose tubes for topical (dermal) treatment of dogs six weeks
of age and older and cats eight
weeks of age and older. The content of each tube is formulated to
provide a minimum of 2.7 mg/lb (6
mg/kg) of body weight of selamectin. The chemical composition of
selamectin is (5Z,25S)-25-
cyclohexyl-4'-_O-_de(2,6-dideoxy-3-_O-_methyl-α-L-_arabino_-hexopyranosyl)-5-demethoxy-25-de(1-
methylpropyl)-22,23-dihydro-5-hydroxyiminoavermectin A .
INDICATIONS:
Paradyne is recommended for use in dogs six weeks of age or older and
cats eight weeks of age and
older for the following parasites and indications:
DOGS :
Paradyne kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for
one month and is indicated for the
prevention and control of flea infestations _(Ctenocephalides felis)_,
prevention of heartworm disease
caused by _Dirofilaria immitis_, and the treatment and control of ear
mite _(Otodectes cynotis)_ infestations.
Paradyne also is indicated for the treatment and control of sarcoptic
mange _(Sarcoptes scabiei)_ and for
the control of tick infestations due to _Dermacentor variabilis_.
CATS :
Paradyne kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for
one month and is indicated for the
prevention and control of flea infestations _(Ctenocephalides felis)_,
prevention of heartworm disease
caused by _Dirofilaria immitis_, and the treatment and control of ear
mite _(Otodectes cynotis)_ infestations.
Paradyne is also indicated for the treatment and control of roundworm
_(Toxocara cati)_ and intestinal
hookworm _(Ancylostoma tubaeforme)_ infections in cats.
WARNINGS:
NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
IN HUMANS, PARADYNE MAY BE