Client Information Sheet
For
Imidacloprid
General Description: Imidacloprid is a topical insecticidal agent used in dogs and cats once a month to treat fleas. Imidacloprid is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades every thirty days. Dogs should be greater than 7 weeks of age and cats more than 8 weeks of age. It is important to note that the dog product should only be used on dogs while the cat product should only be used on cats. Imidacloprid is available in 4 sizes for dogs and 2 sizes for cats (based upon body weight).
What is this drug?
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Imidacloprid is an insecticidal agent
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Imidacloprid is applied topically once a month
Reasons for prescribing:
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To treat fleas in dogs and cats
What dogs/cats should not take this medication?
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NB. Dog product should only be used on dogs; Cat product should only be used on cats
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Puppies less than 7 weeks of age and kittens less than 8 weeks of age
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Use with caution in older, debilitated, pregnant or nursing animals
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Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to imidacloprid or like products
Directions:
Be sure to follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty applying the medication, contact your veterinarian.
Apply imidacloprid carefully to the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. For medium and larger dogs, squeeze contents evenly to three or four spots along the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. Use the entire contents of the tube that correctly corresponds with the body weight of your animal.
Do not allow pets to lick the product or ingest in any way. If you have multiple pets, keep them separated for a short time to prevent licking. Repeat application monthly. Mark your calendar with the dates of subsequent treatments.
After applying this product to your pet, wash your hands with soap and water. Small children should avoid handling the treated pet for a day or two.
For external use only. Do NOT give by mouth. Keep the product away from your pet’s eyes and mouth (salivation is likely if any is consumed as the product tastes bitter).
This product stops fleas biting within 3-5 minutes, and starts killing fleas within 1 hour. Within 12 hours, 98-100% of the adult fleas will be dead. This product will continue to be effective for up to 4 weeks.
Regular bathing will not interfere with the efficacy of the product, but if the pet needs frequent bathing, reapplication more often than once a month may be necessary (but no more than once a week). Swimming, getting caught in the rain or exposure to sun will not be a problem.
Read and follow the label carefully.
What if dose is missed?
If a dose is missed, apply it as soon as you can and resume the monthly dosing schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.
What to tell/ask veterinarian before giving medication?
Talk to your veterinarian about:
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What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug
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Risks and benefits of using this drug
Tell your veterinarian about:
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If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
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If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
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All medicines and supplements including flea and tick products that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet’s medicines can be given together.
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If your pet is pregnant or nursing or if you plan to breed your pet
Storage and Warnings:
Store in a tight, light resistant, childproof container in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
People should not take this product. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets. Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.
Do not contaminate water or food by storage or disposal. Do not reuse empty container. Securely wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
Potential side effects:
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This medication is usually well tolerated by dogs and cats
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Individual sensitivities may occur with any pesticide product. If they occur, consult your veterinarian immediately
Can this drug be given with other drugs?
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There have been no drug interactions noted with this medication, but if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian
Overdosing?
Contact your veterinarian immediately if pet is exposed to more than the prescribed amount.
What else should I know?
Notify your veterinarian if your animal’s condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.
As with all prescribed medicines, imidacloprid should only be applied to the dog/cat for which it was prescribed. It should be given only to treat fleas.
This is just a summary of information about imidacloprid. If you have any questions or concerns about imidacloprid or for the condition it was prescribed, contact your veterinarian.
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Imidacloprid
Trade Names:
Advantage® 10 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Dogs and Puppies (7 Weeks and Older, Under 10 lbs.)
Advantage® 100 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Dogs and Puppies (7 Weeks and Older, Over 55 lbs.)
Advantage® 18 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Cats and Kittens (8 Weeks and Older, Over 9 lbs.)
Advantage® 20 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Dogs and Puppies (7 Weeks and Older, 11-20 lbs.)
Advantage® 55 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Dogs and Puppies (7 Weeks and Older, 21-55 lbs.)
Advantage® 9 (imidacloprid) Topical Solution for Cats and Kittens (8 Weeks and Older, 9 lbs. and Under)
General Description:
Imidacloprid is a topical insecticidal agent used in dogs and cats once a month to treat fleas. Imidacloprid is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades every thirty days. Dogs should be greater than 7 weeks of age and cats more than 8 weeks of age. It is important to note that the dog product should only be used on dogs while the cat product should only be used on cats. Imidacloprid is available in 4 sizes for dogs and 2 sizes for cats (based upon body weight).
What is this product?
- Imidacloprid is an insecticidal agent
- Imidacloprid is applied topically once a month
Reasons for prescribing:
- To treat fleas in dogs and cats
What dogs/cats should not take this medication?
- Dog product should only be used on dogs; Cat product should only be used on cats
- Puppies less than 7 weeks of age and kittens less than 8 weeks of age
- Use with caution in older, debilitated, pregnant or nursing animals
- Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to imidacloprid or like products
Directions:
Be sure to follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty applying the medication, contact your veterinarian.
Apply imidacloprid carefully to the skin between your pet's shoulder blades. For medium and larger dogs, squeeze contents evenly to three or four spots along the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. Use the entire contents of the tube that correctly corresponds with the body weight of your animal.
Do not allow pets to lick the product or ingest in any way. If you have multiple pets, keep them separated for a short time to prevent licking. Repeat application monthly. Mark your calendar with the dates of subsequent treatments.
After applying this product to your pet, wash your hands with soap and water. Small children should avoid handling the treated pet for a day or two.
For external use only. Do NOT give by mouth. Keep the product away from your pet's eyes and mouth (salivation is likely if any is consumed as the product tastes bitter).
This product stops fleas biting within 3-5 minutes, and starts killing fleas within 1 hour. Within 12 hours, 98-100% of the adult fleas will be dead. This product will continue to be effective for up to 4 weeks.
Regular bathing will not interfere with the efficacy of the product, but if the pet needs frequent bathing, reapplication more often than once a month may be necessary (but no more than once a week). Swimming, getting caught in the rain or exposure to sun will not be a problem.
Read and follow the label carefully.
What if dose is missed?
If a dose is missed, apply it as soon as you can and resume the monthly dosing schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.
What to tell/ask veterinarian before giving medication?
Talk to your veterinarian about:
- What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug
- Risks and benefits of using this drug
Tell your veterinarian about:
- If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
- If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
- All medicines and supplements including flea and tick products that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medicines can be given together.
- If your pet is pregnant or nursing or if you plan to breed your pet
Storage and Warnings:
Store in a tight, light resistant, childproof container in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
People should not use this product. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets. Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.
Do not contaminate water or food by storage or disposal. Do not reuse empty container. Securely wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
Potential side effects:
- This medication is usually well tolerated by dogs and cats
- Individual sensitivities may occur with any pesticide product. If they occur, consult your veterinarian immediately
Can this drug be given with other drugs?
- There have been no drug interactions noted with this medication, but if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian
Overdosing?
Contact your veterinarian immediately if pet is exposed to more than the prescribed amount.
What else should I know?
Notify your veterinarian if your animal's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.
As with all prescribed medicines, imidacloprid should only be applied to the dog/cat for which it was prescribed. It should be given only to treat fleas.
This is just a summary of information about imidacloprid. If you have any questions or concerns about imidacloprid or for the condition it was prescribed, contact your veterinarian.
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ADVANTAGE® II
For Dogs
Bayer Animal Health
READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE EACH USE.
For the Prevention and Treatment of Flea and Lice Infestations on Dogs
• Kills all flea life stages
• Prevents fleas on treated dogs from infesting your home
• One treatment prevents further flea infestation for a month
• Kills fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application
• Treats, prevents and controls lice infestations
• Waterproof
• Fragrance-free
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Active Ingredient |
% By Weight |
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Imidacloprid |
9.10% |
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Pyriproxyfen |
0.46% |
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Other Ingredients |
90.44% |
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Total |
100.00% |
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
See below for First Aid and Precautionary Statements
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling.
HAZARDS TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS
For external use only. Do not use on puppies under 7 weeks of age. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets.
If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. If your animal is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product.
For consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826.
For medical emergencies call 1-800-422-9874.
FIRST AID
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
If swallowed: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
To Physician: Treat the patient symptomatically.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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HOW TO OPEN |
1. Being careful not to cut close to the blister cavities, take scissors and cut off one section of the card containing a single tube.
2. Take the separated section, and cut into the blister cavity across the small side, close to the cap of the tube.
3. Peel off the foil, and take out the tube.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each tube.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Use only on dogs. Do not use on other animals.
2. Remove one applicator tube from the package. See “HOW TO OPEN” section.
3. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull cap off tube.
4. Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube.
5. Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube.
10 lbs. and under.:
11-20 lbs.:
6. The dog should be standing for easy application. Part the hair on the dog’s back, between the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube to expel the entire contents directly on the skin.
Do not get this product in your pet’s eyes or mouth.
21-55 lbs.:
Over 55 lbs.:
6. The dog should be standing for easy application. Apply the entire contents of the tube evenly to three or four spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. At each spot, part the hair until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and gently squeeze to expel a portion of the solution on the skin. Do not apply an excessive amount of solution at any one spot that could cause some of the solution to run off the side of the dog.
Do not get this product in your pet’s eyes or mouth.
7. Discard empty tube as described in Storage and Disposal.
8. Under normal conditions the product is effective for a month. However, in case of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than four weeks. Do not retreat more often than once every seven (7) days. After flea control is obtained, return to a monthly retreatment schedule.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successive feeding activity of fleas on dogs frequently elicits a hypersensitivity skin disorder known as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity. Treatment of dogs with Advantage II rapidly kills fleas and reduces the incidence of this condition.
Advantage II kills existing fleas on dogs within 12 hours. Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting for four (4) weeks. Pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for six (6) weeks or longer depending upon the climatic conditions.
Fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae in the dog’s environment are killed following contact with an Advantage II treated pet. Advantage II provides multi-stage flea control effectively breaking all flea life-cycle stages for quick and lasting control of flea populations.
Advantage II kills adult fleas quickly (within 12 hours), inhibits the development of immature flea life stages and prevents them from reaching the biting adult stage.
Advantage II kills chewing lice that infest dogs and puppies, and prevents further infestations.
Advantage II is waterproof and remains effective following a shampoo treatment, swimming or after exposure to rain or sunlight.
Monthly treatments are required for optimal control and prevention of fleas.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Pesticide Disposal and Container Handling: Nonrefillable container.
If empty: Do not reuse or refill this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-422-9874 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division warrants that this material conforms to the chemical description on the label. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, and no agent of Bayer is authorized to do so except in writing with a specific reference to this warranty. Any damages arising from a breach of this warranty shall be limited to direct damages and shall not include consequential commercial damages such as loss of profits or values, etc.
Manufactured For
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, P.O. Box 390, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201 USA
Bayer, the Bayer Cross and Advantage® II are registered trademarks of Bayer
© 2010 Bayer HealthCare LLC
Made in Germany
Advantage II is protected by the following U.S. patents: 6,232,328 and 6,001,858
ADVANTAGE II Small Dog
EPA Est. No. 11556-DEU-1 EPA Reg. No. 11556-128
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79145896 - Four 0.014 fl oz (0.4 mL) Tubes |
83000539/04461707/04461715, R.0 |
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79145896 - Six 0.014 fl oz (0.4 mL) Tubes |
ADVANTAGE II Medium Dog
EPA Est. No. 11556-DEU-1 EPA Reg. No. 11556-125
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79147880 - Four 0.034 fl oz (1.0 mL) Tubes |
83000547/04461723/04461731, R.0 |
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79147880 - Six 0.034 fl oz (1.0 mL) Tubes |
ADVANTAGE II Large Dog
EPA Est. No. 11556-DEU-1 EPA Reg. No. 11556-127
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79147899 - Four 0.084 fl oz (2.5 mL) Tubes |
83000563/04461758/04461766, R.0 |
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79147899 - Six 0.084 fl oz (2.5 mL) Tubes |
ADVANTAGE II Extra Large Dog
EPA Est. No. 11556-DEU-1 EPA Reg. No. 11556-130
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79147856 - Four 0.135 fl oz (4.0 mL) Tubes |
83000571/04461774/04461782, R.0 |
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79147856 - Six 0.135 fl oz (4.0 mL) Tubes |
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