Description
Pharmacological action
Insectoacaricidal preparation of the phenylpyrazole group. FipristВ® Spray is active against all phases of the development of lice, fleas, lice beetles and ixodid ticks, which parasitize dogs and cats.
The mechanism of action of fipronil, which is part of the drug, is to block the GABA-dependent arthropod receptors, impaired transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
After applying the drug to the skin and hairline, fipronil is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation, accumulates in the hair, epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the animal’s body, has a long contact insect-acaricidal effect, protecting the animal from ectoparasites.
The protective effect of the drug after treating dogs against ixodid ticks lasts up to 5 weeks, against insects – up to 3 months, after treating cats against fleas – up to 40 days.
FipristВ® Spray, according to the degree of exposure to the body, refers to moderately hazardous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), at the recommended doses it does not have a skin-irritating and resorptive-toxic effect, if it comes into contact with the eyes, it causes slight irritation. The drug is toxic to rabbits, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.
Indications
– for dogs and cats with entomoses and ixodid ticks.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use: – for patients with infectious diseases, recovering and weakened animals
– puppies and kittens younger than a week old
– with increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug (including a history).
Special instructions
In case of increased individual sensitivity and the appearance of allergic reactions, the drug should be washed off with water and a detergent, and if necessary, antihistamines should be prescribed.
Fiprist Combo should not be used in conjunction with other insecticaricides for the treatment of animals.
The drug is allowed to be used by animals intended for breeding, as well as pregnant and lactating females.Direct contact with Fiprist® Spray should be avoided. In case of accidental contact with the skin, it must be washed off with soap and water in case of contact with eyes – rinse them for several minutes with running water. In case of allergic reactions and / or in case of accidental ingestion of a drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (you should have the instructions for use of the drug or a label with you).
The use of empty medicine vials for household purposes is prohibited, they are placed in a plastic bag and disposed of with household waste.
Composition
1 vial
fipronil 0.25%
Excipients: copovidone – 2%, isopropanol – 80%, purified water – up to 100%.
Dosage and administration
The animals are treated outdoors or in a well-ventilated area with open windows (windows), after having previously removed cages with decorative birds from the premises and covered fish tanks. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a muzzle, a cervical collar or the jaw is fixed with a loop from the braid, which is removed after the coat has completely dried.
Before use, shake the vial with the preparation and hold it vertically, press the spray head, directing a spray of aerosol onto the treated surface from a distance of 10-20 cm.The dose of the preparation, depending on the length of the coat, is 3-6 ml per 1 kg of animal weight.
The drug is easily dosed: – one press on the spray head of a bottle with a capacity of 100 ml provides a dose of 0.5 ml
– one press on a spray head of a bottle with a capacity of 250 ml provides a dose of 1.5 ml
– one press on a spray head of a bottle with a capacity of 500 ml provides a dose 3 ml
Spray treats the entire body of the animal against hair growth, slightly moistening the hair (in animals of long-haired breeds, the hair is raised by hand). Covering the eyes of the animal, they process the auricles and chest, with the fingertips (gloved), rub the preparation lightly around the eyes and nose.
In order to prevent re-infestation of animals with fleas, the litter is replaced or treated with an insecticidal agent in accordance with the instructions for its use.
Until the coat has completely dried out, the treated animal should not be allowed to go into open flames or heat appliances.
It is not recommended to wash the animal 2 days before treatment, as well as to wash and bathe in an open reservoir for 2 days after treatment with Fiprist® Spray.
Features of the drug during its first use and withdrawal have not been established.
Violations of the drug regimen should be avoided, as this may lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. If the next treatment is skipped, it is resumed in the same dose and in the same way.
active substance
Fipronil
