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AVM-GSL Over the Counter Companion Animal

Bob Martin Clear Flea 11.4mg Tablets for Cats, Small Dogs and Puppies

Active ingredient: Nitenpyram

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Elanco Europe Ltd

VMD MA No.

00879/5061

What it's used for

Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis) on cats and dogs.

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

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Paying less for Nitenpyram

  1. 1

    Ask your vet for a written prescription

    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

Bob Martin Clear Flea 11.4mg Tablets for Cats, Small Dogs and Puppies — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis) on cats and dogs.
None.
This effect is caused by the fleas reacting to the product. In very rare cases this
may present as transient signs of hyperactivity, panting, vocalization and
excessive grooming/ licking.
Transient neurological signs such as muscle tremors, ataxia and convulsions
have also been reported in very rare occasions.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s) during
the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals )
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports).
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.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
None.
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.
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.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
None.
4.

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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