SERESTO*38CM DOGS 1-8KG

Name
SERESTO 1.25 G + 0.56 G, COLLAR FOR DOGS <= 8 KG

Category
Ectoparasiticides, insecticides and repellents, pyrethrins and pyrethroids, Flumethrin combinations.

Active ingredients
A 38 cm collar (12.5 g) contains as active substances 1.25 g imidacloprid and 0.56 g flumethrin. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Directions
For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis, C. canis) for 7-8 months. Protects the animal's environment from the development of flea larvae for 8 months. Seresto can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). The product has persistent acaricidal (knockdown) efficacy against tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Dermacentor reticulatus) and repellent (anti-feeding) efficacy against tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 8 months. The product is effective against larvae, nymphs and adult ticks. Ticks already present on the dog before treatment may not be killed within 48 hours after application of the collar and may remain attached and visible. It is therefore recommended to remove ticks already present on the dog at the time of application. Prevention of infestations by new ticks begins within two days after application of the collar. The product provides indirect protection against transmission of the pathogens Babesia canis vogeli and Ehrlichia canis by the tick vector Rhipicephalus sanguineus, thus reducing the risk of canine babesiosis and canine ehrlichiosis for 7 months. Reduction of the risk of infection by Leishmania infantum via transmission by sandflies for up to 8 months. For the treatment of infestation by biting/chewing lice ( Trichodectes canis ).

Dosage
Skin use. An animal collar should be worn around the neck. For small dogs up to 8 kg, use a 38 cm collar. For dogs over 8 kg, use a 70 cm collar for dogs > 8 kg. For external use only. Remove the collar from the protective bag just before use. Unroll the collar and ensure there are no loose plastic connectors inside the collar. Adjust the collar around the animal's neck without over-tightening (as a guide, it should be possible to fit 2 fingers between the collar and the animal's neck). Slide the excess collar through the loop and trim off any excess length exceeding 2 cm. The collar should be worn continuously for the 8 month protection period and should be removed after the treatment period. Check periodically and adjust the fit if necessary, particularly when puppies are growing rapidly. This collar has a safety locking mechanism. In the extremely rare event that a dog becomes entangled, the animal's own strength is usually sufficient to widen the collar, allowing it to quickly free itself.

Conservation
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Laboratory studies with both flumethrin and imidacloprid in rats and rabbits did not produce any effect on fertility or reproduction and did not show any teratogenic or foetotoxic effects. However, in the target animals, the tolerability of the veterinary medicinal product during pregnancy and lactation has not been established and therefore, in the absence of available data, the product is not recommended in pregnant or lactating bitches.