FRONTLINE Spray Treatment for Pets
Frontline spray is designed to treat pets against parasitic infestations and provides long-lasting, effective action to kill fleas and ticks in a cat or dog.
Description
Trade name of the medicinal product: Frontline Spray.
In appearance, the drug is a colorless transparent liquid. Solution for external use.
Structure
Frontline Spray in 100 ml contains as active ingredient: fipronil – 0.25 g.
Excipients: copovidone – 2 g, isopropanol – 80 ml and purified water – up to 100 ml.
Pharmacological properties
Frontline Spray belongs to the insectoacaricidal preparations of the phenylpyrozole group.
It is active against lice, fleas, lice and ixodid ticks parasitizing dogs and cats.
The mechanism of action of fipronil, which is part of the drug, is to block the GABA-dependent receptors of arthropods, impair the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
After applying the drug to the skin and hair, fipronil is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation, accumulates in the wool, epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the animal’s body and, providing a long-term contact insectoacaricidal and repellent effect, protects the animal from ectoparasites.
The protective effect of the drug after treatment of dogs against ixodid ticks lasts up to 3-5 weeks, against fleas – 1-3 months, after treatment of cats against fleas – up to 40 days.
According to the parameters of acute toxicity after oral administration and dermal application, Front Line Spray belongs to low toxic drugs, in recommended doses it does not have skin irritating and resorptive toxic effects, and when it gets into the eyes it causes slight irritation. The drug is toxic to rabbits, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.
Application procedure
Front Line Spray is prescribed for dogs and cats when infested by fleas and ticks, as well as to prevent the attack of ectoparasites on animals.
The processing of animals is carried out in the open air or in a well-ventilated room with open windows (vents), after removing the cages with decorative birds from the room and covering the aquariums with fish. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a muzzle, a neck collar, or the jaws are fixed with a loop of braid, which are removed after the coat is completely dry.
Before use, the bottle with the drug is thoroughly shaken and, holding it vertically, press the spray head, directing the aerosol torch onto the treated surface from a distance of 10-20 cm. The dose of the drug, 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 100 ml bottle provides a dose of 0.5 ml;
- one press on the spray head of a 250 ml bottle provides a dose of 1.5 ml.
The spray is applied to the entire body of the animal against hair growth, slightly moistening the coat (in animals of long-haired breeds, the coat is lifted by hand). Covering the eyes of the animal, treat the auricles and chest, with fingertips (with a glove), the drug is lightly rubbed around the eyes and nose.
In order to prevent re-infestation of animals with fleas, the bedding is replaced or treated with an insecticidal agent in accordance with the instructions for its use.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the ingredients of the drug (including a history).
Application features
It is prohibited to use Front Line Spray for patients with infectious diseases, convalescent and weakened animals, as well as puppies and kittens under 2 days of age.
Until the coat is completely dry, the treated animal should not be allowed near open fire and heating devices.
It is not recommended to wash the animal 2 days before treatment, as well as to wash and bathe in the open water for 2 days after the Front Line Spray treatment.
The peculiarities of the action of the drug during its first use and withdrawal were not revealed.
Violations of the drug use regimen should be avoided, as this can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. If the next treatment is missed, it should be carried out as soon as possible in the same dose.
Front Line Spray should not be used in conjunction with other insecticidal acaricides for animals.
Front Line Spray is not intended for use on productive animals.
Overdose
In case of an overdose, the animal may experience excessive salivation, muscle tremors, and vomiting. In this case, the drug is washed off with water and detergent, the animal is prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic therapy.
Side effects
When using the drug in accordance with this instruction, side effects and complications in animals, as a rule, are not observed. In case of increased individual sensitivity and the appearance of allergic reactions, the drug should be washed off with water and detergent and, if necessary, antihistamines should be prescribed.
Personal prevention measures
When carrying out therapeutic and prophylactic measures using Front Line Spray, protective clothing, rubber gloves and a respirator (gauze bandage) should be used. While working with the drug, it is not allowed to smoke, drink or eat. At the end of work, you should thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap, wash and dry your gloves.
For 24 hours after treatment, the animal should not be stroked or allowed near small children.
People with hypersensitivity to the drug components should avoid direct contact with Front Line Spray. In case of accidental contact of the drug on the skin, it must be washed off immediately 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 the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (you should have instructions for use or a label with you).
It is forbidden to use empty vials from the medicinal product for household purposes. They are placed in a plastic bag and disposed of with household waste.
Release form
Frontline Spray is produced in 250 ml polyethylene bottles of appropriate capacity with a spray head.
Storage conditions
Store the medicinal product in the manufacturer’s packaging, separately from food and feed, in a place protected from direct sunlight, away from heating devices and sources of fire, at a temperature from 0 ° C to 25 ° C.
Front Line Spray should be kept out of the reach of children.
Shelf life
Shelf life – 2 years from the date of production, subject to storage conditions.
It is forbidden to use the medicinal product after the expiration date.
The unused drug is disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
Frontline spray is designed to treat pets against parasitic infestations and provides long-lasting, effective action to kill fleas and ticks in a cat or dog.
Description
Trade name of the medicinal product: Frontline Spray.
In appearance, the drug is a colorless transparent liquid. Solution for external use.
Structure
Frontline Spray in 100 ml contains as active ingredient: fipronil – 0.25 g.
Excipients: copovidone – 2 g, isopropanol – 80 ml and purified water – up to 100 ml.
Pharmacological properties
Frontline Spray belongs to the insectoacaricidal preparations of the phenylpyrozole group.
It is active against lice, fleas, lice and ixodid ticks parasitizing dogs and cats.
The mechanism of action of fipronil, which is part of the drug, is to block the GABA-dependent receptors of arthropods, impair the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
After applying the drug to the skin and hair, fipronil is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation, accumulates in the wool, epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the animal’s body and, providing a long-term contact insectoacaricidal and repellent effect, protects the animal from ectoparasites.
The protective effect of the drug after treatment of dogs against ixodid ticks lasts up to 3-5 weeks, against fleas – 1-3 months, after treatment of cats against fleas – up to 40 days.
According to the parameters of acute toxicity after oral administration and dermal application, Front Line Spray belongs to low toxic drugs, in recommended doses it does not have skin irritating and resorptive toxic effects, and when it gets into the eyes it causes slight irritation. The drug is toxic to rabbits, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.
Application procedure
Front Line Spray is prescribed for dogs and cats when infested by fleas and ticks, as well as to prevent the attack of ectoparasites on animals.
The processing of animals is carried out in the open air or in a well-ventilated room with open windows (vents), after removing the cages with decorative birds from the room and covering the aquariums with fish. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a muzzle, a neck collar, or the jaws are fixed with a loop of braid, which are removed after the coat is completely dry.
Before use, the bottle with the drug is thoroughly shaken and, holding it vertically, press the spray head, directing the aerosol torch onto the treated surface from a distance of 10-20 cm. The dose of the drug, 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 100 ml bottle provides a dose of 0.5 ml;
- one press on the spray head of a 250 ml bottle provides a dose of 1.5 ml.
The spray is applied to the entire body of the animal against hair growth, slightly moistening the coat (in animals of long-haired breeds, the coat is lifted by hand). Covering the eyes of the animal, treat the auricles and chest, with fingertips (with a glove), the drug is lightly rubbed around the eyes and nose.
In order to prevent re-infestation of animals with fleas, the bedding is replaced or treated with an insecticidal agent in accordance with the instructions for its use.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the ingredients of the drug (including a history).
Application features
It is prohibited to use Front Line Spray for patients with infectious diseases, convalescent and weakened animals, as well as puppies and kittens under 2 days of age.
Until the coat is completely dry, the treated animal should not be allowed near open fire and heating devices.
It is not recommended to wash the animal 2 days before treatment, as well as to wash and bathe in the open water for 2 days after the Front Line Spray treatment.
The peculiarities of the action of the drug during its first use and withdrawal were not revealed.
Violations of the drug use regimen should be avoided, as this can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. If the next treatment is missed, it should be carried out as soon as possible in the same dose.
Front Line Spray should not be used in conjunction with other insecticidal acaricides for animals.
Front Line Spray is not intended for use on productive animals.
Overdose
In case of an overdose, the animal may experience excessive salivation, muscle tremors, and vomiting. In this case, the drug is washed off with water and detergent, the animal is prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic therapy.
Side effects
When using the drug in accordance with this instruction, side effects and complications in animals, as a rule, are not observed. In case of increased individual sensitivity and the appearance of allergic reactions, the drug should be washed off with water and detergent and, if necessary, antihistamines should be prescribed.
Personal prevention measures
When carrying out therapeutic and prophylactic measures using Front Line Spray, protective clothing, rubber gloves and a respirator (gauze bandage) should be used. While working with the drug, it is not allowed to smoke, drink or eat. At the end of work, you should thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap, wash and dry your gloves.
For 24 hours after treatment, the animal should not be stroked or allowed near small children.
People with hypersensitivity to the drug components should avoid direct contact with Front Line Spray. In case of accidental contact of the drug on the skin, it must be washed off immediately 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 the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (you should have instructions for use or a label with you).
It is forbidden to use empty vials from the medicinal product for household purposes. They are placed in a plastic bag and disposed of with household waste.
Release form
Frontline Spray is produced in 250 ml polyethylene bottles of appropriate capacity with a spray head.
Storage conditions
Store the medicinal product in the manufacturer’s packaging, separately from food and feed, in a place protected from direct sunlight, away from heating devices and sources of fire, at a temperature from 0 ° C to 25 ° C.
Front Line Spray should be kept out of the reach of children.
Shelf life
Shelf life – 2 years from the date of production, subject to storage conditions.
It is forbidden to use the medicinal product after the expiration date.
The unused drug is disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
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