FRONTLINE (fipronil) Spray Treatment for Cats and Dogs

FRONTLINE (fipronil) Spray Treatment for Cats and Dogs is a fast-acting, long-lasting, waterproof treatment and control of fleas, ticks, and chewing lice.

Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs

Trade Names:

FRONTLINE® Spray Treatment for Cats & Dogs

General Description:

Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs is used on cats and dogs older than 8 weeks to kill adult fleas and ticks for at least 30 days and rapidly eliminates infestations of chewing lice. Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs aids in the control of sarcoptic mange mites on dogs.

What is this product?

• Fipronil is an antiparasitic agent
• Sprayed topically

Reasons for prescribing:

• Used to kill adult fleas, ticks and chewing lice in cats and dogs 8 weeks of age and older
• Controls sarcoptic mange mites on dogs

What pets should not take this medication?

• Do not apply this product to kittens or puppies less than 8 weeks of age
• Do not use on rabbits or other animals
• Consult your veterinarian before using this product on sick, debilitated or aged pets
• If your pet has had an allergic reaction to fipronil or like products

Directions:

Read and follow the label carefully.

Ruffle the animal's coat with one hand while applying spray mist to the animal's back, sides, stomach, legs, shoulders and neck. To treat the head and eye area, spray mist onto a gloved hand and rub gently into the animal's hair. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth. Apply spray mist until animal's hair is damp to throughly wet. Use ~1-2 pumps/lb body weight. Pets with long or dense coats will require the higher rate.

Use prior to onset of flea season and monthly thereafter.

Product performance is unaffected by exposure to moderate rainfall or by bathing with most brands of pet shampoo.

Ticks do not need to receive spray directly upon their body for complete control.

Multiple monthly treatments are recommended for elimination of mites.

*Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs kills fleas up to 3 months and ticks for at least one month. A once monthly application is recommended where there is a high risk of re-infestation, the pet has fleas or in situations where tick or chewing lice control is needed. If you live in an area with less severe flea problems, or in an area where ticks are not a threat, Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs can be applied once every 2-3 months.

What if a dose is missed?

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can, but do not re-apply more often than every 30 days.

What to tell/ask a veterinarian before giving medication?

Talk to your veterinarian about:

• What are the 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 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, nursing or if you plan to breed your pet

Storage and Warnings:

Wear latex gloves when applying product. Wash hands with soap and water after application.

Avoid breathing in spray. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not re-apply more often than every 30 days.

Store this product in its original packaging out of reach of children and animals.

Do not contaminate food or water and dispose of the packaging properly.

Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.

Potential side effects:

• Individual sensitivities can occur after using any pesticide. Observe your pet following treatment.
• If signs occur and persist, or become more severe within a few days of application, contact your veterinarian.

Can this drug be given with other drugs?

• Yes, but possible interactions may occur with other insecticides. Ensure that your veterinarian knows all of the medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription.
• If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian.

Overdosing?

Contact your veterinarian immediately if pet receives 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, Fipronil Spray for Cats and Dogs should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.

It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed.

FRONTLINE^® SPRAY TREATMENT FOR CATS AND DOGS

Merial

SPRAY TREATMENT

For Dogs, Puppies, Cats and Kittens

Long Lasting Control of Fleas, Ticks and Chewing Lice

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

CAUTION

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

FRONTLINE^® Spray treatment for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

FRONTLINE^® Spray provides effective flea and tick control for adult dogs and cats and for puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older.

Fast-acting control. Prevents reinfestation. Kills adult fleas before they lay eggs. Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis. Kills fleas and ticks for a minimum of 30 days. Rapidly eliminates infestations with chewing lice. Aids in control of sarcoptic mange infestations in dogs.

FRONTLINE^® Spray is the only flea control product that contains fipronil, a patented GABA inhibitor.

FRONTLINE^® Spray rapidly controls flea infestation by killing adult fleas.

FRONTLINE^® Spray residual activity prevents reinfestation by killing fleas and ticks for at least 30 days. Studies have shown FRONTLINE^® may protect dogs against fleas for up to 90 days.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. TO PREVENT HARM TO YOU AND YOUR PETS, READ ENTIRE LABEL AND ATTACHED DIRECTIONS BEFORE EACH USE.

Follow all directions and precautionary statements carefully. Use only on dogs and cats. Do not use on rabbits. Do not use on any other animals.

To kill fleas and all stages of brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and deer ticks (which may carry Lyme disease), apply to dogs, cats, puppies or kittens as follows:

How to unlock the trigger pump: Press down on lock button located at the top of the trigger pump. At the same time, rotate the nozzle counterclockwise one full turn so that the tab on the lock button aligns with the notch in the nozzle. To lock the trigger pump, reverse the process. The trigger pump should be left in the locked position when not in use.

Wear household latex gloves. Hold bottle in upright position. Ruffle the animal's coat with one hand while applying spray mist to the animal's back, sides, stomach, legs, shoulders, and neck. For head and eye area, spray FRONTLINE^® Spray on a gloved hand and rub gently into animal's hair. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.

Apply spray mist until animal's hair is damp to thoroughly wet.

Approximately 1 to 2 pumps per pound of the animal's body weight will be required. Pets with long or dense coats will require the higher rate.

As with any flea control product wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use.

To prevent flea build-up or reinfestation, use FRONTLINE^® Spray prior to the onset of flea season and monthly thereafter. Ticks do not need to receive spray directly upon their body for complete control. Do not reapply FRONTLINE^® Spray for 30 days.

Product performance is unaffected by exposure to moderate rainfall or by bathing with most brands of pet shampoo.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS. CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause severe eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Persons applying this product must wear household latex gloves.

HAZARDS TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS. For external use only. May cause severe eye irritation. Take care not to spray in the animal's eyes or facial area. Do not use on kittens and puppies under 8 weeks. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. Certain medications can interact with pesticides. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on medicated, debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals.

Call 1-800-660-1842 for 24 hr. assistance.

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS

FLAMMABLE: Keep away from heat and open flame.

STORAGE & DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.

STORAGE. Store unused product in original container only, out of reach of children and animals.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL. If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.

FIRST AID

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

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 OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

IF SWALLOWED: Call a 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 a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

WARRANTY: Seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use of this product other than indicated on the label. Buyer assumes all risk of use and handling of this material when such use and handling are contrary to label instructions.

FRONTLINE^® is a registered trademark of Merial.

EPA Reg. No. 65331-1

EPA Est. 65331-FR-2

Made in France

Merial Limited, 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096-4640, USA