Anti-ticks for large breed dogs

Anti-ticks contains in 1 ml as active ingredients: fipronil - 90 mg, S-methoprene - 85 mg, and as excipients: benzyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide, agidol-1, citric acid, pol and ethylene glycol-400. The drug is made in a form of a transparent oily liquid from light yellow to yellow-brown in color.

Solution for external use.

Insecticidal drugs.        

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics Fipronil is an insectoacaricide of the phenylpyrazole group, the mechanism of its contact action consists in blocking GABA-dependent arthropod receptors, impaired transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of ectoparasites. S-metoprene is an analogue of juvenile hormone, a growth regulator of insects; disrupting the synthesis of chitin, causes anomalies in the development of insects at the egg and larval stages, prevents the appearance of mature insects on animals and in places where they are kept.

The drug Anti-ticks is active against:

- ixodic ticks (all phases of development): Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, Ixodes holocyclus, Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes ricinus, Haemaphysalis flava, Haemaphysalis campanulata, Haemaphysalis leachi;

- fleas (mature and preimaginal phases of development) Ctenocephalides spp.;

- Trichodectidae Felicola subrostratus, Trichodectes canis and lice;

- Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. After application to the skin, the active substances of the drug are gradually distributed over the entire surface of the animal's body for 24 hours, practically not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, accumulate in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, have a long-term contact effect, providing protection of the animal from ectoparasites.

A single treatment of the animal with the drug ensures the destruction of fleas and ticks within 24 and 48 hours, respectively. The protective effect of the drug against ixodic ticks continues in cats, dogs and ferrets for up to 4 weeks; against sexually mature and preimaginal phases of insect development – in cats and ferrets up to 6 weeks, in dogs – 4-12 weeks.

According to the degree of exposure to the organism, The drug Anti-ticksbelongs to moderately dangerous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), when applied to the skin in the recommended doses, it does not have a locally irritating, resorptive-toxic, embryotoxic and teratogenic effect, when it gets into the eyes it causes mild irritation. The drug is toxic to rabbits, bees, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.

Apply Anti-ticks in pets topically (drop) to the dry intact skin.

Before starting the treatment, the tip of the pipette is cut off, the wool is pushed apart in the back area (between the shoulder blades), the pipette is pressed and the drug is applied in the withers area at one or more points.

Use pipettes of a suitable volume or a combination of pipettes of different volumes in the treatment.

Dogs

from 2 to 10 kg                1 pipette of 0.7 ml

from 10 to 20 kg              1 pipette of 1.4 ml

from 20 to 40 kg               2 pipettes of 1.4 ml each

from 40 to 60 kg                2 pipettes of 2.1 ml each

For the treatment of dogs weighing more than 60 kg, a combination of pipettes of different volumes is used at the rate of 0.7 ml per 10 kg of weight.

Do not apply the drug to wet or damaged skin, wash the animal with detergents, allow it into natural reservoirs within 48 hours after treatment.

Repeated treatments are carried out according to indications, but no more than 1 time in 3 weeks. The course of application of the drug is selected by a veterinary specialist individually, depending on the severity of the disease and the conditions of keeping the pet. In order to prevent repeated infestation of pets with fleas, it is recommended to treat all pets living together, as well as replace the litter or treat them with an insecticide in accordance with the instructions for its use. In the treatment of pets with parasitic diseases, it is recommended to disinfect the places where pets are kept in order to avoid re-infection.

The specifics of the drug's action during its first use and cancellation have not been established. Violations of the drug administration regimen should be avoided, as this may 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 and according to the same scheme.

Side effects and complications

Side effects and complications when using the drug in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, are not observed. Very rarely, at the site of application of the drug, it is possible to glue the wool, a weakly pronounced skin reaction (itching, hair loss, redness of the skin), when the drug gets inside, excessive salivation. With increased individual sensitivity and the appearance of allergic reactions, the drug should be washed off with water with detergent and, if necessary, antihistamines and symptomatic therapy should be prescribed to the animal.

Contraindications

Contraindication to the use of the drug is an individual hypersensitivity of the animal to its components (including in the anamnesis). It is forbidden to use the drug for dogs weighing less than 1 kg. It is forbidden to use the drug to dogs under the age of 8 weeks. Do not allow the drug to get on the mucous membrane of the eyes of pets, as well as apply the drug to wet or damaged skin. It is forbidden to use the drug to weakened, suffering from infectious diseases and recovering pets.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The drug Anti- ticks can be used for the treatment of pregnant and lactating females.

Overdose

With a significant overdose of the drug, excessive salivation, muscle trembling, vomiting may occur in pets. In this case, the drug is washed off with water with detergent, and antihistamines and symptomatic therapy are prescribed to the pet.

Interaction with other drugs

The drug Anti-ticks should not be used in conjunction with other insecticidal agents for the treatment of pets.

Personal prevention measures

When using a product, the general rules of personal hygiene and safety provided for when using drugs should be observed. When carrying out therapeutic and preventive measures with the use of a medicinal product, it is recommended to use rubber gloves. Smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed during the usage. At the end of the usage, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Children should not be allowed to contact the treated pet, the pet should be allowed to bed with people until the place of application of the drug is completely dry (within 24-48 hours after treatment), persons with signs of allergic, respiratory and skin diseases should be allowed to use the drug.

People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with it. In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water. In case of allergic reactions or accidental ingestion of the components of the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (take the instructions for use or label with you).

It is forbidden to use empty pipettes from under the drug for household purposes; they are placed in a plastic bag and disposed of with household waste.

The unused drug is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.

The drug Anti-ticks is produced packaged in 0.4, 0.7, 1.4 and 2.1 ml in polymer pipettes of appropriate capacity, packed in 1, 2 or 4 pieces in cardboard packs.

Each consumer package is provided with instructions for use and stickers for a veterinary passport.

Store the drug in the original closed package, protected from direct sunlight, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 0 to +25°C.

The shelf life under storage conditions in the original closed package is 3 years from the manufacturing date.

Do not use after the expiration date.        

Keep out of reach of children!

It is released without a prescription from a veterinarian.