FIPROFORT SPRAY
Fipronil Spray 0.25% w/v
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
Fipronil 0.25% w/v
Excipients q.s.
PHARMACOLOGY
Mechanism of action:
Fipronil is a new generation broad-spectrum ectoparasiticidal belonging to phenylpyrazole class. Fipronil disrupts the insects central nervous system by blocking the passage of chloride ions through the GABA receptor and glutamate receptor (GluCl).
Fipronil acts by binding to an allosteric site of GABA receptors. Its neurotoxicity is selective, because the configuration of GABA receptors in mammals is different from insects.
INDICATIONS:
For effective treatment and prevention of all life stages of ectoparasites i.e. tick (including ticks responsible for tick fever), flea (flea allergy dermatitis) and lice in Dogs and Cats.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
• Hold the bottle in upright position. Ruffle the animal’s coat while applying spray mist to its body.
• Put a pair of disposable gloves.
• Spray on the body of animal from a distance of 10-20 cm against the direction of hair in a well-ventilated room (if you are treating a dog, you may prefer to treat it outside).
• Apply on entire body concentrating on affected area. Coat the spray all over to make sure the spray gets right down to the skin.
• Allow animal to air dry. Do not towel dry.
APPLICATION:
In order to wet the coat down to the skin it is recommended that the following application rates be used:
Short-haired animals (<1.5 cm)
- A minimum of 3 ml/kg body mass = 7.5 mg of active material kg/body mass.
Long-haired animals (>1.5 cm)
- A minimum of 6 ml/kg body mass = 15 mg of active material kg/body mass.
RESIDUAL ACTION: Ticks: 1 month (3-5 week), Fleas: 2 months (1-3 months) this will depend on the parasite challenge in the animals environment.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Avoid spraying into eyes while spraying on face. To prevent spraying into eyes and to ensure proper coverage on head in nervous animals, puppies and kittens spray Fiprofort onto your gloves and rub on face and other body parts.
• Do not allow animal to lick the spray.
• Do not shampoo for at least 2 days before and after Fiprofort treatment.
• Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
• Wear gloves during spraying.
• Wash the hands after use.
• Spray in well-ventilated area.
• Keep sprayed animals away from source of heat until animal gets dry.
• Do not spray directly on the area of damaged skin.
Safety:
Fiprofort spray is safe to use in dogs and cats with no toxic effects when used in recommended way. Fiprofort spray is not absorbed by skin and stay on for longer duration to provide effective protection. Fiprofort spray is safe to use on cats and dogs 8 weeks of age and older, pregnant and lactating bitches. Puppies and kittens may be treated from 2 days of age.
Toxicity:
In case of accidental ingestion or excessive licking by your pet contact your veterinarian immediately for symptomatic treatment. Wash with plenty of fresh water immediately in case of contact with eyes or open wound.
Only for use by or under the control of a veterinarian.
STORAGE: Store below 30oC in dark place. Protect from heat.
Keep out of reach of children.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Empty package or unused product can be disposed at waste disposal facility. Do not reuse this container.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS: FLAMMABLE
Keep away from heat and open flame.