Drops on the withers Advantage (Advantage, imidacloprid) – Instructions for use for dogs and cats

Composition Advantage

"Advantage" contains:

1. Imidacloprid is the main component that has a therapeutic effect.

Imiacloprid disrupts the transmission of nerve impulses in insects, causing the death of parasites. The substance kills both adult insects (insecticidal action) and parasite larvae (larvicidal action of the drug).

1. Benzyl alcohol. Added to the drug as a preservative. Prevents contamination of the drug during the shelf life.
2. Propylene carbonate. Acts as a solvent.
3. Butylated hydroxytoluene. An auxiliary substance that inhibits the oxidation of the drug.

Release form

"Advantage" is available in the form of a solution for external use. The solution should be transparent, from yellow to light brown.

The drug is packaged in plastic pipettes of different volumes: 0.4 and 0.8 ml. The package may contain 1 or 4 pipettes.

"Advantage" is easy to find in large chain stores and small veterinary pharmacies.

Average price for a package of 4 pipettes:

• 0.4 ml. – 800 rub.;
• 0.8 ml. – 980 rub.

Buy Advantage for cats

Average cost of 1 pipette:

• 0.4 ml. – 200 rub.;
• 0.8 ml. – 220 rub.

Indications for use

"Advantage" is used to treat cats against external parasites: lice, fleas, lice. The product has a high safety class and can be used independently, without consulting a veterinarian.

The drug begins to act after 5 minutes: fleas bite your cat less. Within 12 hours the insects die. The medicine accumulates in the fur and skin and acts for another 4 weeks, protecting the pet from parasites from the external environment.

Repeated treatments against parasites can be carried out no more than once every 28 days.

The drug can be used to prevent infection. Application schedule: once every 4 weeks.

"Advantage" is a low-toxic drug, so it can be used by kittens from 10 weeks of age . The instructions indicate that the drug does not have a toxic effect on the formation of the fetus in pregnant cats. However, before use in pregnant females, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.

It is not recommended to combine the drug with other remedies for external parasites.

The mechanism of action of drugs based on imidacloprid (Advantage drops on the withers - Advantage

Imidacloprid penetrates the parasite through direct contact or ingestion.

The mechanism of action of drops on the withers of Advantage is the degradation of acetylcholine receptors in the nervous system of the flea. Acetylcholine is one of the most important neurotransmitters, and the destruction of its receptor leads to disruption of the central nervous system of the insect. Most fleas on cats, dogs and other small pets will die within 12 hours.

Storage of the drug Advantage (Advantage)

Imidacloprid preparations should be stored at room temperature.

How to calculate the dose of the drug

The dose of the medicine is selected individually, depending on the weight of the pet.

• kittens from 10 weeks and cats weighing up to 4 kg receive 1 pipette of 0.4 ml ;
• cats weighing 4-8 kg – 1 pipette 0.8 ml .

Important! For animals that weigh more than 8 kg, personal calculations are applied.

The manufacturer's official website contains detailed guidelines for dose selection:

• adult cats 8-12 kg – 1 pipette 0.8 ml + 1 pipette 0.4 ml;
• cats weighing 12-16 kg - 2 pipettes of 0.8 ml.

Advantage as a veterinary drug

Advantage is an insecticide produced by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer. This product is widely used in domestic veterinary medicine.

Advantage is produced in the form of external drops, which are a transparent solution of a yellowish or light brown color. On the shelves of veterinary pharmacies, online stores and pet stores, this product can be found in pipettes in the following dosage:

• for kittens and cats weighing up to 4 kg (0.4 ml);
• for cats more than 4 (0.8 ml).

One cardboard package contains a blister with four pipettes and instructions for using the drops. The average cost of the drug is 820 rubles per package. A prescription from a veterinarian is not required to purchase the drops.

Advantage is an over-the-counter veterinary drug

The active component of this antiparasitic agent is imidacloprid. 1 ml of the drug contains 100 mg of active substance.

Auxiliary components:

• benzyl alcohol;
• propylene carbonate;
• butylated hydroxytoluene.

How does the insecticide work?

Drops of Advantage, when they come into contact with the pet’s skin, are gradually distributed over the entire surface of the animal’s body. The maximum effect is achieved after 12 hours.

The active substance of the drug blocks the receptors of the parasite's nervous system, which ends in paralysis and further death of the insect.

In terms of the degree of impact on the cat’s body, Advantage is classified as a low-hazard drug (according to GOST, class 4).

Table: advantages and disadvantages of Advantage drops

Step-by-step application instructions

It happens that the owner is no less worried about the manipulation than the animal. In such conditions, it is easy to apply the drug incorrectly or mix up the dose. Step-by-step instructions will help minimize the possibility of error.

1. The animal must be weighed immediately before the procedure.
2. The next step is to calculate the dose (see point above).
3. Before using, you need to put on gloves. The drug may cause an allergy if it comes into contact with human skin.
   

   Important! Do not start the procedure if the cat is irritated or frightened. The restless animal spins around and does not allow the drug to be applied correctly. If applied incorrectly, the medication may not work or may end up in an area where your cat can lick it off.

4. Remove the cap from the pipette and hold the pipette vertically. Use the back of the cap to pierce the tip of the pipette. After this you can start applying.
5. Before applying, make sure that the cat’s skin is not damaged: there are no scratches or scratches. If you apply the solution to damaged skin, the drug will enter the bloodstream and cause symptoms of poisoning.
6. The drug is applied to the area where the cat cannot lick the drug: between the shoulder blades or at the base of the neck.

   
   

7. Before starting the procedure, spread the fur and apply the solution only to the cat's skin.
   

   Helpful advice! If the pet resists, hold the cat behind its back with your left hand.

8. After completing the procedure, move the fur. Do not massage or pet your cat until the product is completely dry.
9. It is advisable not to wash the animal for 48 hours after application.
10. It is not recommended to play with the cat or pick it up until the drug has completely dried. Residues of the drug in contact with human skin may cause an allergic reaction or irritation.

Important! The child can put the remaining drug into his mouth with his hands. If you have children, explain that they cannot play with the cat today.

Instructions and method of use

Advantage is used once, applied pointwise to completely dry and clean skin, provided that there is no damage to the skin. Before use, the protective cap must be removed from the plastic pipette containing the solution, then the pipette should be placed in a vertical position and the protective shell on the tip of the pipette should be pierced with the back of the cap.

The cat's fur needs to be carefully pulled apart, and drops should be applied from a pipette by squeezing to areas of the animal's body that are inaccessible for licking (the back of the head). The dose of the drug used depends on the weight of the cat. The standard calculation of the amount of product used is 0.1 ml/kg. The instructions indicate how to choose the correct dose for pets less than 4 kilograms. There are also guidelines for determining the correct dosage for treating overweight cats.

If the cat's body weight is up to 4 kg, use Adventage-40 (1 pipette), with a weight from 4 to 8 kg - Adventage-80 (1 pipette), with a weight of more than 8 kg - Adventage-40 and Adventage-80 (a combination of different volumes). pipettes).

Repeated treatment of the animal during the entire season of ectoparasite activity is carried out according to indications. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated no more than once a month.

During treatment, it is prohibited to drink, eat, or smoke. The procedure must be carried out with rubber gloves. When finished, wash your hands with warm water and soap. Do not allow contact with the treated cat until the drug has completely dried. When processing two animals living in the same room at once, it is necessary to isolate them from each other.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug is contraindicated in:

• individual intolerance;
• kittens up to 10 weeks.

When applied correctly, side effects are rare. Local reactions may occur: redness of the skin at the site of application, itching. Symptoms go away without treatment after 1-4 days.

If you incorrectly calculate the required dose or use Advantage for dogs in cats, symptoms of overdose may occur:

• Increased salivation. This symptom is easy to identify: the fur on the chin and chest is wet and can roll into “icicles.” The place where the cat sleeps has wet spots on the bedding.
• Depressed state. The cat is lethargic and less active than usual.
• Muscle tremors. An overdose causes large convulsions throughout the animal's entire body.
• Pupil dilation.

If you notice such symptoms, you need to quickly wash the drug off the skin and contact a veterinarian.

Important! If the solution is applied incorrectly, the cat may lick it off. Due to the bitter taste, increased salivation will begin. This is not a symptom of an overdose and does not require treatment. Observe the animal: if the symptom goes away within 5 minutes, there is no need to worry.

Contraindications for use and possible negative reactions

There are certain restrictions on the use of drops:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the veterinary drug;
• kittens are up to ten weeks old.

This antiparasitic drug should be used with extreme caution when treating pregnant and lactating females . The ideal option is when Advantage is used under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Cases of adverse reactions after using the drug are quite rare. Most often they arise as a result of individual intolerance to the components, overdose or due to non-compliance with the rules of use.

Adverse reactions:

• itching and redness of the skin;
• increased salivation when the pet accidentally licks the drug.

These ailments go away on their own and do not require drug treatment.

Video: negative consequences of thoughtless use of insecticides on lactating females

Advantage's analogues

"Advantage" has analogue drugs that have the same properties and indications for use. Below, we will compare products similar in action to “Advantage”.

1. "Foresto" - flea collar. The drug is released. Contains imidacloprid and flumethrin.

Suitable for the treatment and prevention of external parasites: fleas, lice, lice. Due to the combined composition, it also acts on ticks. Provides protection for 8 months. Can be used on cats from 10 weeks of age.

Differences from Advantage:

• Lower safety class: the drug is considered moderately toxic. More often than "Advantage" it causes side effects: depression, increased salivation, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
• Cannot be used on sick or convalescent animals.
• It is necessary to control the tightness of the collar. The device should not fit too tightly so as not to rub the animal’s skin. And it should not hang “like a necklace” so that efficiency does not decrease.
• More suitable for animals that spend a lot of time outside. For example, for “country” cats, or free-range pets.
• Use for pregnant and lactating females is possible only as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Price in stores from 1200 to 1900 rubles.

1. “Stronghold” – drops on the withers. Releases. The active ingredient is selamectin. Helps get rid of external and internal parasites. Effective against fleas, ear mites, lice and intestinal parasites.

Differences:

• Can be used on animals from 6 weeks of age.
• Lower safety class: the drug is considered moderately toxic.
• Average cost depending on dose: from 800 to 1000 rubles. per package.

1. "Bars Forte" is a Russian drug in the form of drops. The main component is the potent substance fipronil. Used to kill lice eaters, fleas, and ticks.

Peculiarities:

• The drug is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating cats.
• The drug should not be administered to infected or weakened animals.
• For animals weighing less than 3 kg, the dose should be calculated in drops. When applying it is easy to make a mistake and exceed the number of drops. Overdose may cause side effects.
• Price "Bars Forte": from 300 rubles. per package.

Advantage dosage for dogs

• Dogs under 4 kg
  - 0.4 ml pipette tube
• Dogs from 4 kg to 10 kg
  - 1.0 ml pipette tube
• Dogs from 10 kg to 25 kg
  - 2.5 ml pipette tube
• Dogs over 25 kg
  - 4.0 ml pipette tube

Missed dose

If you miss another dose, use the drug as soon as possible. If it is time for your next dose of Advantage or you have missed many flea treatments, apply the missed dose to the withers and continue using it on your regular monthly schedule. Do not give your cat or dog two doses at once. Do not use the dosage for dogs in cats in order to prevent overdose and intoxication. Consult your veterinarian if there are individual characteristics or in difficult situations.

Side effects and drug reactions

According to the instructions for the use of imidacloprid and, accordingly, drops on the withers of Advantage (Advantage) in dogs and cats

A number of side effects may occur:

• Salivation
• Irritation at the site of application
• Increased sensitivity
• In rare cases, allergies

Imidacloprid preparations should not be used in pregnant or lactating cats and dogs.

Imidacloprid is safe for use in dogs

over 7 weeks of age and cats over 8 weeks of age.

Caution should be exercised when using Advantage.

aging or weakened pets.

Do not wash your pet with water or shampoo for 48 hours after applying the drops to the withers. Owners of cats and dogs, especially those with increased sensitivity to imidacloprid drugs, are recommended to use rubber disposable gloves when applying flea drops to the withers.

Please avoid human contact with these insectoacaricidal preparations after applying them to the withers.

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