Credelio 12 mg Chewable Tablets for Cats (0.5–2.0 kg)
Active ingredient: Lotilaner
Form
Chewable
Species
Manufacturer
Elanco GmbH
VMD MA No.
52127/5005
What it's used for
For the treatment of flea and tick infestations on cats. This veterinary medicinal product provides immediate and persistent killing activity for 1 month a...
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Credelio 12 mg Chewable Tablets for Cats (0.5–2.0 kg) — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
This veterinary medicinal product provides immediate and persistent killing activity for 1
month against fleas (Ctenocephalides felis and C. canis) and ticks (Ixodes ricinus).
Fleas and ticks must attach to the host and commence feeding in order to be exposed to
the active substance.
The veterinary medicinal product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the
control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Very rare (<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Hyperactivity
1,2
Vomiting
Ataxia, Muscle tremor
Tachypnoea
Pruritus
1,2
Anorexia, Lethargy
Mild and transient
Typically resolves without treatment
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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See also the last section of the package leaflet for respective
contact details.
Revised: June 2025
AN: 03868/2024
Revised: June 2025
AN: 03868/2024
risk of the transmission of parasite borne diseases cannot be completely excluded.
Acceptable levels of efficacy may not be achieved if the veterinary medicinal product is not
administered with food or within 30 minutes after feeding.
Due to insufficient data to support efficacy against ticks in young cats, this product is not
recommended for the treatment of ticks in kittens 5 months of age or younger.
i). Special precautions for use in animals
Safety and efficacy data has been studied in cats aged 8 weeks and older with a body
weight of 0.5 kg or more. Therefore, use of this veterinary medicinal product in kittens
younger than 8 weeks of age or less than 0.5 kg of body weight should be based on a
benefit-risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
ii). Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals.
Wash hands after handling the product.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package
leaflet or the label to the physician.
iii). Other precautions
Not applicable
During clinical testing, no interactions between Credelio chewable tablets and routinely
used veterinary medicinal products were observed.
Revised: June 2025
AN: 03868/2024
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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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