Scalibor vet. (48 cm)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
Control of infestations with ticks (Ixodes ricinus; Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 5 to 6 months.
Control of blood sucking by phlebotomine sandflies (Phlebotomus perniciosus) for a period of 5 to 6 months.
Anti-feeding effect on adult mosquitoes of the species Culex pipiens pipiens for 6 months.
Dose to be administered and administration route
The 48cm long collar is to be used on small and medium sized dogs.
For fastening around the neck.
One collar per dog.
For external use only.
Remove the collar from the sealed protective sachet. Adjust the collar around the animal’s neck without tightening it too tight. Two fingers side-by side should fit between the band and the dog’s neck. Slide the end through the buckle and cut off any excess length extending beyond 5 cm.
Adverse reactions
Dogs
Rare (1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated): |
Localised skin reaction (pruritus/scratching, erythema/rash, hair loss)1 Hypersensitivity reaction1 |
Very rare (<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports): |
Behavioural disorder (lethargy, hyperactivity)2 Digestive tract disorders (vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation) Neurological disorders (ataxia, muscle tremor)3 |
1 involving the neck or the skin in general, which might indicate a local or general hypersensitivity reaction
2 often associated with skin irritation
3 subsides within 48 hours after removal of the collar
If any of these symptoms occur, the collar should be removed. Treatment should be symptomatic as no specific antidote is known.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See also section 16 of the package leaflet for respective contact details.