Virbac Effitix Antiparasitic for dogs for the treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas, mosquitoes and sandflies 1.5 - 4 kg 4 Pipettes
Virbac effitix 4 pipettes dogs 1.5-4 kg , for the treatment and prevention of infestations by fleas, mosquitoes and sandflies.
Fleas: For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides spp.). Fleas on dogs are killed within 24 hours of treatment. One treatment prevents infestation with new adult fleas for four weeks. The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) when this has been diagnosed early by your veterinarian.
Ticks: One treatment prevents tick infestation for four weeks (Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor reticulatus and Rhipicephalus sanguineus). If ticks are present when the product is applied, not all ticks are killed within the first 48 hours, but they may be killed within a week. The treatment indirectly reduces, for 4 weeks after application, the risk of transmission of diseases transmitted by infected ticks for 4 weeks (canine babesiosis).
Sandflies and Mosquitoes: One treatment provides repellent (anti-biting) activity against sandflies (Phlebotomus perniciosus) and mosquitoes (Culex pipiens, Aedes aegypti) for four weeks.
Dosage: The minimum recommended dose is 6.7 mg fipronil/kg body weight and 60 mg permethrin/kg body weight.
Active ingredients:
fipronil 61 mg/ml permethrin 545 mg/ml
How to use
Hold the pipette upright. Shake the narrow end of the pipette to ensure the contents are within the widest part of the pipette. Break the seal at the top of the spot-on pipette along the marked line. Part the dog's fur until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette directly against the exposed skin and squeeze gently a few times to empty the contents. Repeat in one or two different spots on the dog's back.
Care should be taken to avoid over-wetting the hair with the product as this will cause the hair to appear sticky at the application site. However, if this does occur, it will disappear within 24 hours of application. White deposits may be present at the application site for up to 48 hours after application.
Contraindications In the absence of available data, do not use in puppies under 2 months of age or weighing less than 3 kg. Do not use on sick (i.e. systemic diseases, fever, etc.) or convalescent animals. Do not use on rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death may occur. This product is specifically developed for dogs. Do not use in cats, as overdose may occur. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Adverse reactions If licking occurs, a short period of hypersalivation may be observed, mainly due to the nature of the excipients. Among the extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, transient skin reactions at the application site (skin discoloration, local alopecia, pruritus, erythema), general pruritus and alopecia have been reported after use. Hypersalivation, reversible neurological symptoms (hyperesthesia, depression, nervous symptoms), vomiting and respiratory symptoms have been exceptionally reported after use. If you experience any serious adverse reactions or other reactions not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your veterinarian.
Special warnings for each target species:
Shampooing one hour before treatment does not affect the effectiveness of the product against fleas. Bathing or immersion in water within 2 days after applying the product should be avoided. Weekly immersion in water for 1 minute reduces the duration of the insecticidal efficacy against fleas by one week.
The product does not prevent ticks from attaching to animals. If the animal has been treated before exposure to ticks, they will be killed within 24-48 hours after attachment. This will happen before the animal has finished eating, reducing but not excluding the risk of disease transmission. Once dead, ticks will fall off the animal, any remaining ticks can be easily removed by gently pulling them. Dog fleas often also infest the animal's kennel, beds or resting areas such as carpets and cushions which, in case of massive infestations, must be treated at the beginning of the implementation of control measures, with appropriate insecticides and cleaned regularly.
When used as part of a strategic program for the treatment of Flea Allergy Dermatitis, monthly application to allergic patients and other dogs in the household is recommended. For optimal control of flea infestations in mixed-animal households, all dogs and cats in the household/group should be treated with an appropriate insecticide.
