SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Fiprotec Combo 50 mg/60 mg spot-on solution for cats

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Each 0.5 ml pipette contains:

Active substances:

Fipronil 50 mg

S-Methoprene 60 mg

Excipients:

Qualitative composition of excipients and other constituents	Quantitative composition if that information is essential for proper administration of the veterinary medicinal product
Butylhydroxyanisole (E320)	0.1 mg
Butylhydroxytoluene (E321)	0.05 mg
Povidone (K25)
Polysorbate 80
Ethanol 96 per cent
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether

Clear yellow solution.

3. CLINICAL INFORMATION

3.1 Target species

Cats

3.2 Indications for use for each target species

To be used against infestations with fleas, alone or in association with ticks and/or biting lice:

- Treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides spp.). Insecticidal efficacy against new infestations with adult fleas persists for 4 weeks. Prevention of the multiplication of fleas by inhibiting the development of eggs (ovicidal activity), larvae and pupae (larvicidal activity) originating from eggs laid by adult fleas for six weeks after application.

- Treatment of tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor variabilis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus). The veterinary medicinal product has a persistent acaricidal efficacy for up to 2 weeks against ticks (based on experimental data).

- Treatment of biting lice infestations (Felicola subrostratus).

3.3 Contraindications

In the absence of available data, the veterinary medicinal product should not be used on kittens less than 8 weeks old and/or weighing less than 1 kg.

Do not use in sick (e.g. systemic diseases, fever) or convalescent animals. Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

Do not apply on wounds or damaged skin.

Do not use in rabbits, as adverse drug reactions with even mortality could occur.

Do not use in any other non-target species.

3.4 Special warnings

When treating infestations of parasites, all in-contact animals should be treated with an appropriate veterinary medicinal product at the same time. Fleas from pets often infest the animal's basket, bedding and regular resting areas such as carpets and soft furnishings which should be treated, in case of massive infestation and at the beginning of the control measures, with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.

Bathing and/or shampooing should be avoided. No information on the effect of bathing or the use of a shampoo on the effectiveness of the veterinary medicinal product in cats is available. Based on information available for dogs, bathing/immersion in water within 2 days after application of the veterinary medicinal product and more frequent bathing than once a week should be avoided.

There may be an attachment of single ticks. For this reason, a transmission of infectious diseases cannot be completely excluded if conditions are unfavourable.

3.5 Special precautions for use

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:

Avoid contact with the animal’s eyes.

It is important to make sure that the veterinary medicinal product is applied to an area where the animal cannot lick it off and to make sure that animals do not lick each other following treatment.

Do not overdose.

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:

This veterinary medicinal product can cause mucous membrane, skin and eye irritation. Therefore, contact of the veterinary medicinal product with mouth, skin and eyes should be avoided.

People with a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to fipronil, S-methoprene, insecticides or alcohol should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Avoid contents coming into contact with the fingers. If this occurs, wash hands with soap and water.

After accidental ocular exposure the eye should be rinsed carefully in clean water. If the veterinary medicinal product is accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet to the physician.

Wash hands after use.

Do not smoke, drink or eat during application.

Treated animals should not be handled until the application site is dry, and children should not be allowed to play with treated animals until the application site is dry. It is therefore recommended that animals are not treated during the day, but should be treated during the early evening, and that recently treated animals are not allowed to sleep with owners, especially children.

Keep pipettes in original packaging until ready to use.

Special precautions for the protection of the environment:

Not applicable.

3.6 Adverse events Cats:

Very rare (<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

Application site skin scaling1, Application site hair loss1, Application site itching1, Application site reddening1 Generalised itching, General hair loss Hypersalivation2, Vomiting Neurological signs3, Hyperaesthesia3 Depression3

¹ Transient

² May be observed briefly in the case of licking the administration site, also (mainly due to the nature of the carrier)

³ Reversible

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 its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

3.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay

Pregnancy:

Can be used during pregnancy.

Lactation:

The potential toxicity of the veterinary medicinal product for kittens of less than 8 weeks of age in contact with a treated queen is not documented.

Special care should be taken in this case.

3.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Do not use simultaneously with other flea products which are applied directly on to the animal.

3.9 Administration routes and dosage

External use only, spot-on use.

One pipette of 0.5 ml per cat weighing at least 1 kg corresponding to a minimum recommended dose of 5 mg/kg for fipronil and 6 mg/kg for (S)-methoprene, by topical application to the skin.

In the absence of safety studies, the minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.

Method of administration:

1. Remove the pipette from its packaging. Hold the pipette in an upright position, twist and pull the cap off.

2. Turn the cap around and place the other end of the cap back on the pipette.

Push and twist the cap to break the seal, then remove the cap from the pipette.

3. Part the coat on the back of the animal at the base of the neck in front of the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette onto the skin and squeeze the pipette several times to empty its contents completely and directly onto the skin in one spot.

3.10 Symptoms of overdose (and where applicable, emergency procedures and antidotes)

No undesirable effects were observed in target animal safety studies in cats and kittens aged 8 weeks and older and weighing about 1 kg treated once a month at five times the recommended dose for six consecutive months.

Itching may occur following treatment.

Overdose application of the veterinary medicinal product will cause a sticky appearance of hairs at the treatment spot. However, should this occur, it will disappear within 24 hours post application.

The risk of experiencing adverse effects (see section 3.6) may however increase when overdosing, so animals should always be treated with the correct pipette size according to bodyweight.

3.11 Special restrictions for use and special conditions for use, including restrictions on the use of antimicrobial and antiparasitic veterinary medicinal products in order to limit the risk of development of resistance

Not applicable.

3.12 Withdrawal periods Not applicable.

4. PHARMACOLOGICAL INFORMATION

4.1 ATCvet code: QP53AX65

4.2 Pharmacodynamics

Fipronil is an insecticide and acaricide belonging to the phenylpyrazole family. It acts by interacting with ligand-gated chloride channels, in particular those gated by the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby blocking pre- and postsynaptic transfer of chloride ions across cell membranes. This results in uncontrolled activity of the central nervous system and death of insects or acarines. Fipronil kills fleas within 24 hours and ticks (Dermacentor variabilis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus andIxodes ricinus) and lice within 48 hours post-exposure.

(S)-Methoprene is an insect growth regulator (IGR) of the class of compounds known as juvenile hormone analogues that inhibit the development of immature stages of insects. This compound mimics the action of juvenile hormone and causes impaired development and death of the developing stages of fleas. The on-animal ovicidal activity of (S)-methoprene results from either direct penetration of the eggshell of newly laid eggs or from absorption through the cuticle of the adult fleas. (S)-methoprene is also effective in preventing flea larvae and pupae from developing, which prevents contamination of the environment of treated animals with the immature stages of fleas.

4.3 Pharmacokinetics

Studies of metabolism of fipronil have demonstrated that the major metabolite is the sulfone derivative of fipronil.

(S)-methoprene is extensively degraded into carbon dioxide and acetate that are subsequently incorporated into endogenous materials.

The pharmacokinetic profiles after topical application of fipronil and (S)-methoprene in combination were studied in cats in comparison to intravenous dosing of fipronil or (S)-methoprene alone. This established absorption and other pharmacokinetic parameters under conditions mimicking clinical practice. The topical application, with additional potential oral exposure from licking, resulted in overall systemic absorption of fipronil (18%) with a mean maximum concentration (C_max) of approximately 100 ng/ml fipronil and 13 ng/ml of fipronil sulfone in plasma.

Peak fipronil plasma concentrations are rapidly attained (mean t_max approximately 6 h) and decline with a mean terminal half-life of approximately 25 h. Fipronil is slightly metabolised to fipronil sulfone in cats.

Plasma concentrations of (S)-methoprene were generally below the limit of quantitation (20 ng/ml) in cats after topical application.

Both (S)-methoprene and fipronil, together with its major metabolite, are welldistributed in the haircoat of cats within one day after application. The concentrations of fipronil, fipronil sulfone and (S)-methoprene in the hair coat decrease with time and are detectable for at least 59 days after dosing. Parasites are killed through contact rather than by systemic exposure.

No pharmacological interaction between fipronil and (S)-methoprene was noted.

5. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

5.1 Major incompatibilities

None known.

5.2 Shelf life

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years

5.3 Special precautions for storage

Store below 30 °C.

Store in the original package in order to protect from light and moisture.

5.4 Nature and composition of immediate packaging

White polypropylene single-dose pipette packaged in aluminium foil sachets.

Pack sizes:

Cardboard box containing 1, 3 or 6 pipettes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

5.5 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.

The veterinary medicinal product should not enter water courses as Fipronil and (S) methoprene may be dangerous for fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty container.

Use take-back schemes for the disposal of any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived thereof in accordance with local requirements and with any national collection systems applicable to the veterinary medicinal product concerned.

6. NAME OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto

7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER

Vm 01656/4122

8. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION

12 October 2015

9. DATE OF THE LAST REVISION OF THE SUMMARY OF THE PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

April 2025

10. CLASSIFICATION OF VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

Veterinary medicinal product not subject to prescription.

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Gavin Hall Approved: 14 October 2025