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AVM-GSL Over the Counter Companion Animal

Beaphar Flea 11.4 mg Tablets for Cats

Active ingredient: Nitenpyram

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Elanco Europe Ltd

VMD MA No.

00879/5050

What it's used for

Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis).

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
View official SPC (PDF)

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  1. 1

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    They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.

  2. 2

    Fill it at a registered online retailer

    The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

Clinical information

Beaphar Flea 11.4 mg Tablets for Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.

Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis).
None
Cats:
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Excessive chewing, licking and/or
grooming
, Hyperactivity, Vocalisation
Neurological signs (e.g., muscle
tremor, ataxia, convulsion)
Panting
Increased scratching
1
Transient
For the first hour following administration; presumably caused by flea
response to the veterinary medicinal product.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of
a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a
veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local
representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting
system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
None

(i) Special precautions for use in animals
Do not use on animals less than 4 weeks old or weighing less than 1 kg as
these groups of animals were not studied.

Issued: February 2025
AN: 00161/2024 Page 2 of 5
(ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
None known. No adverse drug reactions were seen in clinical studies when
nitenpyram was administered with other veterinary medicinal products including
commonly used flea products, anthelmintics, vaccines or antibiotics.
Do not store above 25°C
Not applicable.
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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