Bravecto spot-on (1.2 - 2.8 kg)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cats.
Indications
For the treatment of tick and flea infestations in cats.
This veterinary medicinal product is a systemic insecticide and acaricide that provides immediate and persistent flea (Ctenocephalides felis) and tick (Ixodes ricinus) killing activity for 12 weeks.
Fleas and ticks must attach to the host and commence feeding in order to be exposed to the active substance.
The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
For the treatment of infestations with ear mites (Otodectes cynotis).
Dose to be administered and administration route
For spot-on use.
Bravecto should be administered in accordance with the following table (corresponding to a dose of 40 – 94 mg fluralaner/kg body weight):
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Body weight of cat (kg) |
Strength and number of pipettes to be administered |
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Bravecto 112.5 mg |
Bravecto 250 mg |
Bravecto 500 mg |
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1.2 – 2.8 |
1 |
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>2.8 – 6.25 |
1 |
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>6.25 – 12.5 |
1 |
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For cats above 12.5 kg body weight, use a combination of two pipettes that most closely matches the body weight.
Method of administration
Step 1: Immediately before use, open the sachet
and remove the pipette. Put on gloves. The pipette should be held by the base or by the upper rigid portion below the cap in an upright position (tip up) for opening it. The twist-and-use cap should be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise one full turn. The cap will stay on the pipette; it is not possible to remove it. The pipette is open and ready for application whe
n the breaking of the seal is felt.
Step 2: The cat should be standing or lying with its back horizontal for easy application. Place the pipette tip on the base of the skull of the cat.
Step 3: Squeeze the pipette gently and apply the entire contents directly to the cat’s skin. The product should be applied on cats up to 6.25 kg body weight in one spot at the base of the skull and in two spots on cats greater than 6.25 kg body weight.
Treatment schedule
For optimal control of tick and flea infestation, the product should be administered at intervals of 12 weeks.
For the treatment of ear mite infestations (Otodectes cynotis), a single dose of the product should be applied. A further veterinary examination 28 days after treatment is recommended as some animals may require further treatment with an alternative product.
Adverse reactions
Mild and transient skin reactions at the application site, such as erythema and pruritus or alopecia were commonly observed in clinical trials (2.2% of treated cats).
The following other signs shortly after administration were uncommonly observed: apathy/tremors/anorexia (0.9% of treated cats) or vomiting/hypersalivation (0.4% of treated cats).
Convulsions have been reported very rarely based on post marketing safety experience (pharmacovigilance).
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports)
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