Sanacard shampoo

Sanacard shampoo contains in 1 ml as active ingredients: fipronil 2 mg and excipients: EDTA, trilon B, allantoin, sodium laureth sulfate, dimethyl sulfoxide, cocamidopropyl betaine, polyquaternium 7, cocamide DEA, perfume compound, D-panthenol, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylenehydrogenizothiazole, sodium chloride, hydrogenated castor oil, purified water.

The drug is made in a form of a homogeneous colourless or light yellow gel-like mass.

Dosage form:

Solution for external use.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

An antiparasitic drug for external use.

Fipronil, which is part of the drug Sanacard shampoo, has a contact antiparasitic effect on the sexually mature phases of the development of fleas (Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalides felis), lice (Linognathus setosus), Trichodectidae (Trichodectes canis, Felicola subrostratus), on all phases of the development of ixod mites (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, Ixodes holocyclus, Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes ricinus, Haemaphysalis flava, Haemaphysalis campanulata, Haemaphysalis leachi), on the preimaginal and imaginal phases of sarcoptoid development (Sarcoptes spp., Psoroptes spp., Notoedres cati, Otodectes cynotis) ticks, mosquitoes (Aedes aegupti), parasitic in dogs and cats.

Fipronil is an insectoacaricide of the phenylpyrazole group, its mechanism of action consists in blocking GABA-dependent ectoparasite receptors, disrupting the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of insects and ticks.

D-panthenol, which is part of the drug, soothes and restores the structure of the skin in case of violation of its integrity (combs, wounds from ectoparasite bites, etc.), protecting against irritation and inflammation. Auxiliary components of the drug Sanacard shampoo have washing and moisturizing properties, noticeably improve the appearance of the coat, prevent tangling of wool and facilitate its combing.

After applying the drug to the skin, fipronil is gradually distributed over the entire surface of the body for 24 hours and, practically without being absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, accumulates in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, has a contact effect, is metabolized with the formation of derivatives active against ectoparasites (mainly sulfones).

A single treatment of the animal with the drug Sanacard shampoo ensures the destruction of fleas and ticks within 24-48 hours.

According to the degree of exposure to the organism, Sanacard shampoo refers to low-risk substances, in recommended doses, it does not have a locally irritating and sensitizing effect. The drug is toxic to rabbits, bees, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.

The Sanacard shampoo is prescribed for dogs and cats as the treatment and preventive care in the following cases:

- acarosis (lesions of hard ticks; in the complex therapy of sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, and сheyletiellosis);

- entomosis (fleas, lice, and Trichodectidae).

Sanacard is also used in the complex therapy of allergic dermatitis caused by ectoparasites.

The Sanacard shampoo is prescribed to animals from 8 weeks of age.

Moisten the animal’s skin and coat abundantly with warm water before treatment, then apply the Sanacard shampoo at a dose of 0.5 to 1 ml per 1 kg of the animal body weight.

After 5-7 minutes, rinse the coat thoroughly with warm water, comb, and dry.

One treatment is enough to eliminate hard ticks, fleas, lice, and Trichodectidae; to prevent re-infestation, the treatment is performed every 5-7 days, but not more than 5 times per month.

For therapeutic purposes in sarcoptic mange and сheyletiellosis in dogs, notoedrosis in cats, the Sanacard shampoo is used 5-7 times with an interval of 10 days; for prevention of possible invasion – 2 times with an interval of 14 days.

During the treatment of the animal and to prevent infection, it is recommended to carry out disinfection and disinfection of animal housing with the use of the drug Sanacard shampoo as follows. Shampoo is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2 and surfaces, clothes or animal bedding are treated with a consumption rate of 10 ml / m2. After 10-15 minutes, the drug is washed off the surfaces with water, the bedding and clothes are washed.

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 one or more treatments are missed, the course of use of the drug should be resumed as soon as possible in the prescribed doses.

Side effects and complications when using the drug in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, are not observed. Very rarely, after using the drug, a mild skin reaction is possible (itching, redness of the skin), if the drug gets inside, excessive salivation, hypersthesia, depression and neurological signs, vomiting. With increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug and the manifestation of allergic reactions, the use is discontinued, the treatment site is washed with water with detergent and, if necessary, antihistamines and symptomatic therapy are prescribed to the animal.

The drug Sanacard shampoo is contraindicated in case of increased individual sensitivity of the animal to its components (including in the anamnesis). Do not use the drug to animals younger than 8 weeks of age, as well as dogs and cats weighing less than 0.5 kg. Do not allow the drug to get inside and on the mucous membrane of the eyes of animals. It is forbidden to use the drug to weakened, suffering from infectious diseases and recovering animals. It is forbidden to use the drug to pregnant and lactating females.

With an overdose of the drug, animals may experience excessive salivation, muscle trembling, vomiting, respiratory system disorders, hypertension. In this case, the drug is thoroughly washed off with water, antihistamines and symptomatic therapy are prescribed to the animal.

The drug should not be used simultaneously with other insecticidal drugs. There is no information about the incompatibility of the Sanacard shampoo drug with drugs of other pharmacotherapeutic groups and feed additives.

The drug is not intended for use by food-producing animals.

When using a product, the general rules of personal hygiene and safety provided for when using drugs should be observed. Smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited during the usage.

When carrying out therapeutic and preventive measures with the use of a medicinal product, it is recommended to use rubber gloves. At the end, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Children should not be allowed to contact the treated animal, the animal should be allowed to bed with people until the coat is completely dry (within 24-48 hours after treatment), people should be allowed to use the drug with signs of allergic, respiratory and skin diseases.

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).

The drug is produced packaged in 250 ml in polymer bottles, capped with screw-on lids with or without a dispenser; 250 ml bottles are produced packed in individual cardboard packs. Each consumer package is provided with instructions for use.

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.

Keep out of reach of children!

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

It is released without a prescription from a veterinarian.

The shelf life under storage conditions in the original closed package is 2 years from the manufacturing date. Do not use after the expiration date.