Instructions for use of Broadline Spot-On for cats make it possible to use the drug correctly and not exceed the permitted dose when treating the skin of an animal.
The drug is used for comprehensive protection of the cat’s body from internal and external parasites. The manufacturer is the French company Merial, which is one of the leading companies among manufacturers of insectoacaricidal products for pets. The drug is available in an easy-to-use form, which allows you to apply the correct dose during the skin treatment procedure for parasites and prevent stress in your cat.
Drops for cats Broadline - description
Broadline Spot-On is a clear, colorless/yellowish liquid, available in plastic applicator syringes of 0.3 ml and 0.9 ml. The drug is classified as a moderately dangerous agent in terms of the degree of impact, which does not irritate the cat’s skin at the correct dose. The product does not cause the development of resorptive toxic effects. Contact with the eyes may cause minor irritation.
The 0.3 ml syringe applicator contains fipronil (25 mg), S-methoprene (30 mg), eprinomectin (1.2 mg) and praziquantel (25 mg) as active ingredients. The composition of the drug also includes excipients.
The 0.9 ml syringe applicator contains the active ingredients fipronil (75 mg), S-methoprene (90 mg), eprinomectin (3.60 mg), praziquantel (75 mg), as well as additional components.
0.3 ml is used for animal body weight up to 2.5 kg. 0.9 ml is used for a weight of 2.5-7.5 kg.
The applicators are packaged in blisters, which are packed in cardboard boxes of 1, 3, 4 or 6 pieces. Each package includes instructions for use.
Syringes should be stored in a place protected from light at an air temperature of 0-30 degrees, away from animal food. After the expiration date, the drops should not be used.
The drug belongs to the combined antiparasitic drugs. The active components of the product provide its wide spectrum of action against ecto- and endoparasites of cats.
The drug is applied to the skin, and in the first days after treatment, the active components fipronil and methoprene spread throughout the animal’s skin and hair. The active ingredients practically do not penetrate into the bloodstream and provide a contact insectoacaricidal effect for about 42 days. Eprinomectin and praziquantel are actively absorbed through the skin and reach their highest plasma concentrations within 48 hours after application of the drug.
Broadline Spot-On helps get rid of fleas, lice eaters, ixodid ticks, gastrointestinal and pulmonary nematodes (larvae, in the form of immature and adult individuals), bladder nematodes, heartworm larvae, cestodes (in all stages of development).
Release form of the drug Dironet spot they composition
Dironet Spot-on is available in the form of transparent drops that have a sharp and specific odor and a yellowish tint. It is packaged in plastic pipettes, each with a capacity of 1 ml. It goes on sale in cardboard boxes. Each of them contains instructions and 3 pipettes with the drug.
The drops contain the following substances:
- Ivermectin (5 mg) – has a detrimental effect on external parasites (ticks, fleas, lice).
- Praziquantel (85 mg) – destroys tapeworms and roundworms.
The drug is available in suspension and tablets for cats and dogs.
The cost of the drug is low: from 240 to 320 rubles per package with three pipettes (the price depends on the region). You can purchase Dironet Spot-on at a veterinary pharmacy or pet store.
There are several analogues of the drug with a similar mechanism of action and method of application (drops on the withers):
- Prazicide complex (ivermectin, levamisole, praziquantel, thiamethoxam) – from 150 to 180 rubles. per pipette.
- Stronghold (selamectin) – from 700 to 800 rubles. for 3 pipettes.
- Lawyer (moxidectin, imidacloprid) – from 800 to 1300 rubles. for 3 pipettes.
- In-Up (fipronil, praziquantel, aversectin) – 170-200 rubles. per bottle 1 ml.
The drug for cats in the form of drops Dironet Spot-on is an effective and at the same time inexpensive remedy that destroys both internal and external parasites.
The advantages include ease of application, the disadvantages are the prohibition on treating pregnant and lactating animals. The drug is distributed everywhere, which means there will be no difficulties in purchasing it.
The package contains 3 pipettes. Its price is about 300 rubles. You can buy the medicine at a veterinary pharmacy or pet store. It does not require a veterinarian's prescription. The drug for kittens and adult animals costs the same.
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There are analogues of drops, the most common of them are:
- Prazicide Complex - the drug is more expensive and costs 180-200 rubles per pipette.
- Lawyer - a pack of 3 pipettes will cost 1000 rubles.
- Stronghold - 3 pipettes cost about 800 rubles.
- In-Up Complex - a 1 ml package costs about 200 rubles.
Comparing prices, we can say that Dironet Spot-on is the cheapest anti-parasite remedy for cats and at the same time highly effective.
The drug destroys adults, larvae and eggs of helminths, roundworms and nematodes; subcutaneous, nasopharyngeal and cutaneous parasites, lice and fleas, ticks.
The active substance affects the nervous system of the parasite and causes its death.
After administration, the medicine is quickly absorbed and distributed in the tissues and organs of the animal. The drug continues for 10-14 days. Residues of the drug are excreted in the urine and partially in bile. During lactation, Dironet penetrates into milk.
After using the drug, the active substances spread in the upper layers of the skin and accumulate in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Part of the medicine enters the bloodstream and internal organs of the animal.
Dironet spot, in a short time, rids the cat of helminths and external parasites. The use of the product is suitable if it is not possible to give the animal a tablet or suspension.
Action
The action of Broadline is due to the combined composition. All components have a detrimental effect on endo- and ectoparasites:
- Fipronil helps block GABA-dependent receptors and disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses, thus causing paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
- S - methoprene disrupts the production of chitin and causes abnormal processes in the egg or larval phases, preventing their development to sexually mature organisms on the skin of animals and indoors.
- Praziquantel helps destroy gastrointestinal cystodes at any stage of development and further remove them from the pet’s body along with feces.
- Eprinomectin acts in the process of binding glutamate-dependent chloride ion channels in the cells of muscle and nerve fibers of parasites, which helps hyperpolarize the cells with subsequent paralysis and death.
Indications for use for cats
Broadline complex product is used to treat and prevent cats from:
- helminth infestations (tape and round helminths);
- flea infestations (at different stages of flea development from larvae to mature individuals);
- cestodiasis (at any phase of parasite development);
- nematodes (pulmonary, gastrointestinal, bladder);
- acarosis caused by X-shaped mites.
The drug is effective for the prevention of dirofilariasis caused by the larvae of Dirofilaria immitus, and also as a component of complex therapy in the treatment of allergic dermatitis caused by flea infestation.
A single treatment of the animal allows you to destroy ticks and fleas within 48 and 24 hours, respectively, and also prevent re-infection with parasites for up to 5-7 weeks.
The use of the product helps prevent the reappearance of fleas in the room where the cat lives, or in other places where the animal stays for up to 8 weeks.
Contraindications and precautions
As a precaution, it is necessary to apply the preparation for external use only to dry and intact skin. After the manipulations, the animal should not be washed for at least 4 days.
It is not recommended to give your cat other medicinal formulations against helminths and external parasites during treatment with Dironet. Contraindications include: early age (less than 60 days after birth) - unless the instructions provide otherwise; pregnancy and lactation period; infection of the body; rehabilitation period after a long illness; strong sensitivity of the body to some components of the drug.
Instructions and method of use Broadline Spot-On
The drug is used to treat cats by external topical application to dry, intact skin using a syringe applicator. It is necessary to spread the hair along the midline of the neck between the base of the skull and the shoulder blades, pour the contents of the applicator syringe directly onto the skin, without spreading the drug. The dose is chosen based on the cat's body weight. If the cat weighs up to 2.5 kg, use a 0.3 ml syringe applicator. With a weight of 2.5-7.49 kg you need to use the drug in a dose of 0.9 ml, with a weight of 7.5-9.9 kg you need a dose of 0.3 ml +0.9 ml, with a weight of 10.0-15.0 you should use two 0.9 ml applicator syringe at once.
After removing it from the package, you need to lift the syringe vertically and, pulling the plunger down, turn and remove the tip.
The period for repeated animal treatment procedures is 1 month. With frequent bathing (two or more times every 30 days) using shampoo, the period is reduced. However, it is necessary to observe the frequency of use of the drug (no more than once every two weeks).
When using Broadline you must follow certain rules:
- You are not allowed to bathe your pet for 48 hours. Do not expose it to rain or water, which may adversely affect the effect of using the product.
- During pregnancy and lactation, the use of drops is permitted only under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Drops are not allowed to be used with other antiparasitic drugs.
- In order to prevent diroflaria, monthly application of the drug is mandatory. The first application should be 30 days before the start of the mosquito season, mosquitoes that carry the infection, the last procedure is carried out a month after its completion.
When using Broadline Spot-On, you must strictly follow the rules of personal hygiene and instructions for working with medications intended for animals. Necessary:
- Carry out the treatment and prophylactic procedure using the drug using rubber gloves. Smoking, drinking and eating are not permitted during the event.
- Do not pet the cat or allow children to come into contact with the treated animal until the product has completely dried. This generally takes about 4 hours from the time of processing.
- Do not allow persons with signs of allergic, respiratory or skin pathologies to participate in the animal treatment procedure.
- Avoid direct contact with persons prone to allergic reactions or people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
- If the drug enters the human body, immediately seek medical help, taking with you the instructions for use of the drug or its label.
- Dispose of the syringe applicator (can be with household waste) immediately after use, placing it in a plastic bag.
Application rules
Dironet Spot is dripped onto the cat’s withers using a pipette, dividing the fur into a parting. First, cut off the tip of the pipette and apply the product by lightly pressing on it. Make sure that the skin at the application site is dry and intact. If the animal is large, the product in a pipette should be applied in 3 different places. This could be the skin between the shoulder blades or on the neck, the main thing is that the cat cannot lick it. After treatment, you should not bathe your cat for at least 4 days.
The dosage of the medication should be calculated based on the weight and age of the pet.:
- 3 drops - for a kitten weighing up to 1 kg;
- 5 drops - for a kitten weighing over 1 kg;
- 1.0 mg - for an adult cat weighing up to 5 kg;
- 2.0 mg - for an adult cat weighing more than 5 kg.
To achieve an antiparasitic effect, a single dose of the drug for adult cats should be at least 0.2 mg per 1 kg of body weight, and for kittens over 2 months old - at least 0.1 mg per 1 kg of body weight.
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You can purchase Dironet Spot in packages of 3 pipettes, each of which contains 0.5 mg (for kittens) and 1 mg of liquid (for adults).
Dironet Spot is prescribed to a cat with intestinal helminthiasis according to the following scheme: to expel worms - once, and for prevention - once every 4 months.
To combat fleas, lice and lice, the cat is treated once, repeated after 30 days if necessary, and for preventive purposes - every month during the entire period of exacerbation of the disease.
When treating diseases caused by ticks, the treatment regimen will be different: it is necessary to instill the animal at least 2 and no more than 4 times with an interval between procedures of 1.5-2 weeks . To prevent these diseases, the product is dripped onto the withers once a month.
To eliminate ear mites, it is enough to treat your pet once, and repeat the procedure a month later to consolidate the therapeutic result. During the recovery period, it is necessary to clean the cat's ears with an antiseptic solution.
Side effects
If the instructions and dosage are followed according to the instructions in the insert included with the drug, negative reactions of the body are not recorded.
A skin reaction in the form of hair loss or itching may occur. Rarely, when the drug gets inside, dilation of the pupils, increased salivation, apathetic state and ataxia are recorded. The listed side effects disappear without medical intervention within 24 hours and do not require treatment.
In case of overdose, neurological signs may be detected, which disappear on their own within a few days and do not require symptomatic treatment. The specific effects of the drug upon its first use and discontinuation have not been registered. It is necessary to follow the drug use regimen, as its violation may lead to a decrease in effectiveness. If you miss the next treatment, you need to carry it out as soon as possible, while observing the selected dose.
It is important to know that Broadline Spot-On is not intended for processing productive animals.
Analogs
Sometimes situations arise related to the individual intolerance of the animal, when a drug change is required. The choice of an analogue should be made by a veterinarian; a drug chosen independently can cause side effects and cause dangerous consequences for the pet.
An analogue of the drug Broadline Spot-On is Amidel-gel, which is an acaricidal drug packaged in 10 ml polymer dispenser syringes, packed in cardboard boxes. The drug is used to treat notoedrosis, sarcoptic mange, otodectic mange and demodicosis.
Analogs of the antiparasitic drug Broadline Spot-On also include:
- Api-San (Dana);
- Beaphar;
- Foresto;
- Hartz;
- Inspector;
- Ms.Kiss;
- Advantage;
- BlochNet;
- Fiprist;
- Frontline.
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications to the use of Dironet of any modification are:
- puppies are less than 3 weeks old for tablets and suspensions, less than 2 months for drops;
- sheltie, bobtail, collie and boxer dog breeds, due to hypersensitivity to macrocyclic lactones of ivermectin;
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- exhaustion;
- presence of serious chronic diseases;
- fragile condition after illness or its presence;
- individual intolerance to the drug.
Consultation with a veterinarian is recommended before use.
Side effects and symptoms of overdose:
- vomit;
- diarrhea;
- lethargy;
- lack of coordination;
- refusal of food;
- profuse salivation.
If a negative reaction occurs, it is necessary to show the animal to a doctor and take enterosorbents.
Reviews from veterinarians
Broadline Spot-On is one of the effective drugs for the treatment and prevention of cats infected with various parasites. The drug destroys fleas, roundworms and X-shaped ticks both in the larva and during their transition to the mature phase. An antiparasitic agent is often included in complex therapy for the treatment of flea allergic dermatitis and is used as a prophylactic agent to prevent dirofilariasis.
Broadline makes it possible to provide your cat with reliable protection against fleas, ticks and helminths with one treatment.
Many leading European veterinary clinics use the drug in their practice, since the product has been tested on pets.
You can use the drug at home, as the convenient indicator syringe ensures accurate dosage and gentle application. The cat's owner does not come into contact with the medicine during treatment, which is another advantage of this product.
The unique composition is safe for kittens from 7 weeks of age. Broadline begins to act within 24 hours after application, providing protection for a long time. Cases of side effects resulting from the use of drops are rarely recorded. The drug is recognized as a safe product and approved by experts as an effective method for treating the skin of pets.
Broadline drops are a universal and easy-to-use product that protects pets from parasites and infections transmitted through them. Compliance with the instructions and instructions of the veterinarian will help to avoid negative phenomena during use.
