Fipronil for Cats

Trade Names:

FRONTLINE® TOP SPOT® for Cats & Kittens

Sentry® FiproGuard™ for cats

Sergeant's® Pronyl OTC™ for cats

General Description:

Fipronil for Cats is a monthly topical spot-on product used on cats older than 8 weeks to kill fleas, ticks and chewing lice. These parasites will be controlled for at least 30 days.

What is this product?

• Fipronil for Cats is an antiparasitic agent
• Applied topically to the skin at the shoulders of your cat

Reasons for prescribing:

• Used to kill adult fleas, ticks and chewing lice on cats 8 weeks of age and older (including breeding, pregnant and nursing queens).
• Fleas are killed with 24 hours. Controls lice and kills ticks within 48 hours.

What pets should not take this medication?

• Do not use this on kittens 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.

Your veterinarian has chosen the dosage size based upon your pet's weight. Apply a single dose once monthly*. Open applicator tube by holding it upright and snapping the tip away from your face and body. Part the hair between the cat's shoulder blades, place the applicator tip on the exposed skin and squeeze to apply the entire contents to one spot on the cat's skin (not the hair).

Fipronil for Cats remains waterproof for 30 days, even if your cat is bathed.

Use a reminder system to ensure that you do not miss a dose.

Fipronil for Cats acts on contact. Fleas do not have to bite to be killed.

Allow 24-48 hours after administration before bathing your pet.

*Fipronil for Cats kills fleas up to 6 weeks and ticks for at least 1 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 for Cats can be applied once every 6 weeks.

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. Begin a new schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

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 contact with treated area until dry.

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 use this product on people. Do not share this medication with other animals of the same or different species.

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:

• A temporary irritation may develop at the site of administration.
• The application site may appear wet or oily for 24 hours.
• 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 for Cats 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^® TOP SPOT^® FOR CATS & KITTENS

Merial

FOR CATS & KITTENS 8 weeks or older.

Convenient spot treatment for fast-acting, long-lasting control of fleas, ticks and chewing lice.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

FRONTLINE^® provides convenient and effective flea, tick and chewing lice control for cats and kittens.

- Fast-acting and long-lasting

- Prevents reinfestation

- Convenient to use

- Kills newly emerged adult fleas before they lay eggs

- Controls fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis

- Kills all stages of brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and deer ticks (which may carry Lyme disease)

- Rapidly eliminates infestations with chewing lice

- Can also be used on breeding, pregnant and lactating queens

- Waterproof

FRONTLINE^® contains the active ingredient fipronil that effectively targets fleas, ticks and chewing lice. Fipronil collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles, and continues to be released from hair follicles onto the skin and coat, resulting in long-lasting activity.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not allow children to apply product. To prevent harm to you and your pet, read entire label and directions before each use. Follow all directions and precautionary statements carefully. Use on cats only. Do not use on rabbits. Do not use on other animals.

To kill fleas, all stages of brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and deer ticks (which may carry Lyme disease) and chewing lice, apply to cats and kittens (8 weeks or older) as follows: Remove applicator from child-resistant package. Hold applicator upright and snap applicator tip away from face and body. Place applicator tip through animal's hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Squeeze applicator, applying entire contents in a single spot to the animal's skin. Avoid superficial application to the animal's hair. Only one applicator per treatment is needed.

FRONTLINE TOP SPOT FOR CATS can also be used for the treatment and control of flea, tick and chewing lice infestations on breeding, pregnant and lactating queens.

FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION

When used monthly, FRONTLINE^® TOP SPOT FOR CATS completely controls both flea, tick and chewing lice infestations. Research demonstrates that FRONTLINE^® kills adult fleas for up to six weeks. FRONTLINE^® kills ticks for at least one month. A once monthly application is recommended where tick control is needed. Although FRONTLINE^® can control fleas for up to six weeks, if there is a high risk of reinfestation or if the pet has fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis, a once monthly application may be needed.

FRONTLINE^® remains effective even after bathing, water immersion, or exposure to sunlight. Avoid contact with treated area until dry. Do not reapplyFRONTLINE^® for 30 days.

STORAGE AND 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 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 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. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS. CAUTION.

Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

HAZARDS TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

For external use only. Do not use on kittens under 8 weeks of age. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product. Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of product application. If signs persist, or become more severe within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately. Certain medications can interact with pesticides. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated, debilitated or aged animals. Call 1-800-660-1842 for 24-hour assistance.

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS

FLAMMABLE: Keep away from heat and open flame.

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.

For animal use only

EPA Reg. No. 65331-2

EPA Est. 65331-FR-2

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

MADE IN FRANCE

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