Simparica Tabs Single

For the treatment of tick infestations on dogs. The product has immediate and persistent tick killing activity for at least 5 weeks. For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations on dogs. The product has immediate and persistent flea killing activity against new infestations for 5 weeks.

The product may be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). Consult your veterinarian. The product kills fleas before they can lay eggs. For the treatment of mite infestations (Demodex canis and Otodectes cynotis). Fleas and ticks must attach to the host and commence feeding to be exposed to the active substance. For fleas, the onset of effect is within 8 hours of attachment. For ticks, the onset of effect is within 12 hours of attachment.

Dosage form:
Chewable tablets.

Directions for use:
Use only as directed. For oral use. Simparica is a chewable and palatable tablet readily consumed by dogs when offered by the owner. If the tablet is not taken up voluntarily by the dog it can also be given with food or directly into the mouth. The tablets should not be divided. Tablets can be administered with or without food. The product should be administered at a dose of 2-4 mg/kg body weight in accordance with the following table:

Warnings:

• Treatment of puppies less than 8 weeks of age and/or dogs weighing less than 1,3 kg should be based on a benefit-risk assessment by a responsible veterinarian.
• Do not treat pregnant and lactating dogs. Important: Consult your veterinarian as the safety of this product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation. Use only as directed by your veterinarian according to a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
• Only one chewable tablet at a time should be removed from the blister to prevent children from accessing the product. The blister should be returned into the carton and kept out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
• Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue because of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

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