Fipronil-(S)-Methoprene Ceva Spot-on Solution for Cats 0.5-5 kg

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

(S)-Methoprene, Fipronil

Available from:

Ceva Sante Animale

ATC code:

QP53AX65

INN (International Name):

(S)-Methoprene, Fipronil

Pharmaceutical form:

Spot-on solution

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Cats

Therapeutic area:

Ectoparasiticide

Authorization status:

Expired

Authorization date:

2015-08-24

Summary of Product characteristics

Revised: July 2020
AN: 01858/2019
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Fipronil-(S)-Methoprene Ceva spot-on solution for cats 0.5-5 kg
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each 0.40 ml pipette contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES:
Fipronil
68.0 mg
(S)-methoprene
34.0 mg
EXCIPIENTS:
Butylhydroxyanisole E320
0.08 mg
Butylhydroxytoluene E321
0.08 mg
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Spot-on solution.
Clear yellow solution.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cats 0.5-5 kg
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
-
Treatment and prevention of flea and/or tick infestations.
-
Treatment and prevention of flea infestations (_Ctenocephalides
_spp.). Immediate
insecticidal efficacy against new infestations with adult fleas
persists for 8 weeks.
Prevention of the multiplication of fleas by inhibiting the hatching
of flea eggs
(ovicidal activity) and the development of flea eggs into adult fleas
persists for
6 weeks after application
-
Treatment
and
prevention
of
tick
infestation
(_Rhipicephalus _
_turanicus_).
The
product
has
immediate
and
persistent
acaricidal
efficacy
for
5
weeks
after
application.
The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the
control of Flea Allergy
Dermatitis (FAD).
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use on rabbits, as adverse reactions, even mortality could
occur.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to
any of the
excipients.
Do not use on sick (e.g. systemic disease, fever) or convalescent
animals.
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AN: 01858/2019
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4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
All stages of fleas can infest the cat’s basket, bedding, and
regular resting areas such
as carpets and soft furnishings. In cases of massive flea infestation
at the beginning
of the control measures these areas should be treated with a suitable
environmental
product. To reduce environmental flea challenge, all animals living in
the same
household should also be t