Pestigon Spot-on Solution 4 Pipettes 0.5ml 50mg Cats

NAME
PESTIGON 50 MG

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Topical ectoparassicides.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
One 0.5 ml pipette contains: 50 mg Fipronil.

EXCIPIENTS
Butylhydroxyanisole (E320), Butylhydroxytoluene (E321), Povidone K12, Polysorbate 80, Butyl alcohol, Diethylene glycol, monoethyl ether.

INDICATIONS
For the treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis). The product has an immediate insecticidal effect and persistent insecticidal activity against new infestations by adult fleas for a period of up to 5 weeks. The product shows acaricidal efficacy with the death of ticks (Ixodes ricinus) within 48 hours.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
In the absence of available data, the product should not be used in kittens aged less than 8 weeks and / or weighing less than 1 kg. Do not use in sick (systemic diseases, fever ...) or convalescent animals. Do not use in rabbits as potentially fatal adverse reactions may occur. Do not use in case of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Topical.

DOSAGE
1 pipette of 0.5 ml per cat (approximately 7.5-15 mg / kg). Method of administration: Hold the pipette straight and lightly tap the narrow part so that the contents remain in the body of the pipette Break the tip of the pipette containing the spot-on solution along the pre-cut line. Part the hair between the shoulder blades until the skin is highlighted. Put the tip of the pipette on the skin and press gently to empty the contents on the skin, preferably in two positions, one at the base of the skull and one 2-3 cm further back. To remove the pipette from the sachet, use scissors or: It is important that the product is applied to an area where the animal cannot lick and check that the animals do not lick each other after treatment. Care must be taken to avoid over-wetting the pet's fur with the product as it could be sticky at the point of application. Should this occur, this aspect will disappear within 24 hours of application. For optimal control of flea infestations, the treatment program may take into account local epidemiological conditions. In the absence of safety studies, the minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.

STORAGE
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage temperatures. Store in the original container to protect from light and humidity.

WARNINGS
The product does not prevent tick infestation in animals, but ticks can be eliminated in the first 24-48 hours after infestation before having a full blood meal thus keeping the risk of disease transmission to a minimum. Dead ticks often detach from the animal and any that remain can be easily removed by gently removing them with your hands. To optimally control fleas in a household with several pets, all dogs and cats should be treated with a suitable insecticide. Avoid frequent bathing or shampooing of the animal as the continued effectiveness of the product in these conditions has not been tested. Fleas present on pets often infest the pet's kennel, blankets and areas where the animal lives, in particular carpets, rugs, curtains and furnishing fabrics which, in case of massive infestations and at the beginning of treatment pesticide, should be treated with a special insecticide and regularly cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Avoid contact with the eyes of the animal. In case of accidental contact, immediately wash the eyes with copious amounts of water. For external use only. Animals should be weighed carefully before treatment. It is important to make sure that the product is applied in an area where the animal cannot lick and to check that the animals do not lick each other after the treatment. Ticks could attach themselves to the animal. For this reason, the transmission of infectious diseases cannot be completely excluded in the presence of unfavorable conditions. Do not apply the product on wounds or damaged skin. Special precautions for those administering the product to animals: the product can cause irritation to the mucous membranes and eyes. It is therefore advisable to avoid contact with the mouth and eyes. In case of accidental contact, immediately wash eyes with large quantities of normal water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical attention immediately and show him the information leaflet. Do not let the contents come into contact with your hands. If so, wash your hands with soap and water. Wash hands after use. Do not smoke, drink or eat during application. People with known hypersensitivity to fipronil or its excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Do not touch treated animals and do not allow children to play with treated animals until the application site is dry. It is therefore advisable not to treat the animals during the day, but in the early hours of the evening and, if just treated, not to let the animals sleep with the owners, especially with children. Other precautions Alcohol used as a vehicle could have adverse effects on painted surfaces or furniture or other types of furniture in the home. The product is flammable and should therefore be stored away from sources of heat, sparks, open flame or other sources of ignition. Overdose: the toxicity of the administered product on the skin is extremely low. The risk of onset of adverse effects could however increase in the event of overdose and therefore animals should always be treated with the pipette of the size corresponding to their body weight.

WAITING TIME
Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES
Cats.

INTERACTIONS
None known.

SIDE EFFECTS
If animals lick each other, a transient hypersalivation may be observed mainly due to the nature of the excipients. Among the extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, transient skin reactions at the application site (desquamation, local alopecia, pruritus, erythema) and diffuse pruritus or alopecia have been reported after application. In exceptional cases, hypersalivation, reversible neurological symptoms (hyperesthesia, depressed, nervous symptoms) or vomiting have been observed. Do not exceed the indicated dosage.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Laboratory studies in which fipronil has been used have not shown the existence of teratogenic and foetotoxic effects. Studies in pregnant or lactating cats have not been conducted with this veterinary medicinal product. Use only in accordance with the benefit-risk assessment.