Beaphar Cat Flea Spray, Cutaneous Spray Solution

Active substance % w/w

Pyrethrum Extract 25% 1.00

(equivalent to Pyrethrins 0.25)

Piperonyl butoxide 1.25

For full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Cutaneous Spray, Solution.

Pale yellow, clear solution.

4.1 Target species

Cats

For the control of fleas on cats.

4.3 Contra-indications

Do not use on kittens under 12 weeks of age.

Do not use on nursing females.

4.4 Special warnings for each target species

Remove fleas from young kittens and nursing females by careful use of a flea comb.

Fleas from pets often infest animal baskets, bedding and regular resting areas such as carpets and soft furnishings, which should be treated with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.

If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.

For external use only.

Avoid the eyes.

Flammable. Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.

Do not smoke when using this product.

Do not breathe spray mist and use in a well ventilated area.

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse with clean, fresh water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Wash hands and exposed skin after use.

Persons who are hypersensitive (allergic) to pyrethrum extract should handle the product with care.

Treated animals should not be allowed to sleep or play with people, particularly children, until the animal is dry.

Keep away from food and drink, including animal feeding stuffs.

Occasionally a sensitive animal may exhibit excessive salivation due to ingestion of the product by grooming the site of application immediately after treatment.

4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay

Do not use on nursing females.

Do not use any other insecticide on the cat within 7 days of treatment.

Remove the protective cover. Comb the animal’s coat the wrong way and spray into the roots of the coat and the skin from a distance of about 15 cm (6 inches) working from the rear to the head. Avoid the eyes and other sensitive areas. Comb the coat back into place and towel lightly to remove all excess spray. DO NOT ALLOW THE CAT TO GROOM UNTIL THIS IS DONE AND THE COAT IS DRY. Keep treated animals away from fires and other sources of heat for at least 30 minutes following spraying and until the coat is totally dry. Repeat after 3 – 4 days if any reinfestation is apparent.

Recommendation: Use 10 pumps of the spray for an adult cat and proportionally less for immature or small cats. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Excess spray is associated with foaming at the mouth and, rarely, with fits.

In case of an adverse reaction, consult a veterinary surgeon. Treat symptomatically.

Not applicable.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Ectoparasiticides for topical use, incl. insecticides

ATCvet code: QP53AC51

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

The spray contains the active ingredient Pyrethrins (from Pyrethrum Extract 25%).

Pyrethrum is rapidly toxic to many insects including fleas.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic particulars

The pyrethroids possess potent insecticidal activity with much lower mammalian toxicity.

Isopropyl alcohol

Water Potable

None known.

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years

Do not store above 25°C.

150 ml of product contained within a white high-density polyethylene bottle fitted with a fingertip pump dispenser delivering 190 microlitres per pump depression. The bottle is labelled according to the conditions of the marketing authorisation.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

DANGEROUS to fish and aquatic life. Do not spray in areas containing aquaria, fish tanks and bowls. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty packaging.

Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd.

Ropery Road

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 2QB

Vm 16516/4004

Date of first authorisation: 6 June 1991

20 May 2008