Merial Australia Pty Limited Section: 15(b)(ii) Parasiticides - External infestations - Small animals IVS revision date: 01 FEB 2003 Registered Name Frontline Plus (Fipronil Plus (S)-Methoprene) for Cats Composition Fipronil 100 g/L, S-methoprene 120 g/L. Actions Rapid and long-acting treatment and prevention of fleas on cats and persistent ovicidal and larvicidal effect on environmental stages of fleas. Indications Treatment and prevention of flea infestations and control of flea allergy dermatitis and biting lice on cats. Prevents the development of flea eggs, larvae and pupae produced by adult fleas acquired for up to six weeks after treatment. Contraindications Administration to kittens under 8 weeks of age; administration to rabbits. Precautions Safety directions. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. First aid. If product enters eyes, wash it out immediately with water and wash hands after use. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126. Directions for use Application. Break the snap off top from the pipette along the scored line. Choose an area where licking cannot occur, e.g. on the back of the neck. Part the coat until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze several times to empty contents directly onto the skin. Take care to avoid excessive wetting of the hair as this will leave a sticky appearance of hairs at the treatment spot. However, if this should occur, it will disappear within 24 hours of application. Frontline Plus may be used on breeding, pregnant or lactating queens. Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis). Monthly treatment is recommended. All animals in the household should be treated at the same time. (Use Frontline Plus for Dogs on household dogs). Flea allergy dermatitis. Apply monthly to the affected cat and to all other cats and dogs. (Use Frontline Plus for Dogs on household dogs). Biting lice (Felicola subrostratus). Apply entire contents of 1 pipette (0.5 mL) as directed. Other cats in the household should be treated at the same time.
