Frontline Spot On For Cats
The treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.), ticks (Rhipicephalus spp., Dermacentor spp. and Ixodes spp.) in cats, and as part of a treatment strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis, where this has been previously diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon. The product controls... Read more
The treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.), ticks (Rhipicephalus spp., Dermacentor spp. and Ixodes spp.) in cats, and as part of a treatment strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis, where this has been previously diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon. The product controls infestations with Felicola subrostratus biting lice on cats. FRONTLINE Spot On Cat can be used in kittens from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 1kg.
Spot on solution containing 10% w/v fipronil. Each pipette contains 0.5 ml (50 mg fipronil).
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Product Description
About Frontline Spot On For Cats
The treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.), ticks (Rhipicephalus spp., Dermacentor spp. and Ixodes spp.) in cats, and as part of a treatment strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis, where this has been previously diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon. The product controls infestations with Felicola subrostratus biting lice on cats. FRONTLINE Spot On Cat can be used in kittens from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 1kg.
Spot on solution containing 10% w/v fipronil. Each pipette contains 0.5 ml (50 mg fipronil).
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
Route of administration
By topical application to the skin.
Dosage
1 pipette of 0.5 ml per cat (approximately 7.5 - 15 mg/kg).
Method of administration
Hold upright. Tap the narrow part of the pipette to ensure that the contents are within the main body of the pipette. Break back the snap-off top of the spot-on pipette along the scored line. Part the coat between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze gently to empty its contents onto the skin, preferably at two spots, one at the base of the skull and a second 2-3 cms further back.
Care should be taken to avoid excessive wetting of the hair with the product since this will cause a sticky appearance of hairs at the treatment spot. However, should this occur, it will disappear within 24 hours post application.
In the absence of safety studies, the minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.
It is important to apply the dose to an area where the animal cannot lick off and to make sure that animals do not lick each other after treatment. If licking does occur, a brief period of hypersalivation may be observed, due mainly to the nature of the carrier. Ensure that treated animals do not groom each other after treatment until dry.
Active Ingredient
Frontline Spot On For Cats ingredients
Spot on solution containing 10% w/v fipronil. Each pipette contains 0.5 ml (50 mg fipronil).
Side Effects
Side effects of Frontline Spot On For Cats
For animal treatment only.
For external use only.
Animals should be weighed accurately prior to treatment.
Do not use in rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death could occur.
Flammable.
Animals or operators with a known hypersensitivity to insecticides or alcohol should avoid contact with FRONTLINE Spot-On Cat.
In the absence of available data, the product should not be used on kittens less than 8 weeks old and/or weighing less than 1kg.
Do not use on sick (systemic diseases, fever...) or convalescent animals.
Among the extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, transient cutaneous reactions at the application site (scaling, local alopecia, pruritis, erythema) and general pruritis or alopecia have been reported after use.
Exceptionally, hypersalivation, reversible neurological signs (hyperaesthesia, depression, nervous signs) or vomiting have been observed after use.
Do not overdose.
Avoid contact with the animals eyes.
Fipronil may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty containers. Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Operator Warnings
The product can cause mucous membrane and eye irritation and so contact with the mouth and eyes should be avoided.
Avoid contents coming into contact with the fingers. If this occurs, wash hands with soap and water. After accidental ocular exposure the eye should be rinsed carefully with plain water.
Wash hands after use.
Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
Treated animals should not be handled until the application site is dry, and children should not be allowed to play with treated animals until the application site is dry. It is therefore recommended that animals are not treated during the day, but should be treated during the early evening, and that recently treated animals should not be allowed to sleep with owners, especially children
Additional Data
Frontline Spot On For Cats specification
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| Brands: | Merial Animal / Merial Animal Health |
| Product Form: | spot on |
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Q & A
- Q. my cat is 9kg. is frontline suitable?
- A.
Yes, it is - but if you want to use the Spot-On, you'll have to increase the dose for a cat that big. The dose is 7.5-15mg/kg, so if he is 9kg, then 2 pipettes of the Spot On for Cats would be about right.
I hope this helps,
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
