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AVM-GSL Over the Counter Companion Animal

Fiprotec 50 mg Spot-On Solution for Cats

Active ingredient: Fipronil

Form

Spot-on

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Beaphar B.V.

VMD MA No.

41941/4000

What it's used for

duration of protection against flea infestations is 5 weeks. Treatment of tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus). Ticks on the animal at time of treatment will...

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Clinical information

Fiprotec 50 mg Spot-On Solution for Cats — SPC Details

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

duration of protection against flea infestations is 5 weeks.
Treatment of tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus). Ticks on the
animal at time of treatment will be killed within 48 hours. Treatment does not
protect against new tick infestations.
Dosage:
Use 1 pipette of 0.5 ml per cat.
In the absence of safety studies, the minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.
For optimal control of flea infestations the treatment schedule can be based on
the local epidemiological situation.
Method of administration: Use the easy-peel corners to remove a pipette from
its blister. Do not puncture the foil with scissors, knives or other sharp
instruments, as this may damage the pipette inside.
Hold the pipette upright. Tap the narrow part of the pipette to ensure the
contents are within the main body of the pipette. Cut off the top of the pipette
with scissors.
Part the coat between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip
of the pipette on the skin and squeeze gently to empty its contents onto the
skin, preferably at two spots, one at the base of the skull and a second 2 – 3 cm
further back.
Care should be taken to avoid excessive wetting of the hair with the veterinary
medicinal product since this will cause a sticky appearance of hairs at the
treatment spot. However, should this occur, it will disappear within 24 hours
post application.
In the absence of available data, the veterinary medicinal product should not be
used on kittens less than 8 weeks old and/or weighing less than 1 kg
Do not use on sick (systemic diseases, fever) or convalescent animals.
Do not use in rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death could occur.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
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Cats
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Hypersalivation
, Vomiting
Application site skin discoloration
, Application
site alopecia
, Application site pruritus
,
Application site erythema
Pruritus, Alopecia
Hyperaesthesia
, Central nervous system
depression
, Neurological signs
Respiratory signs
If licking occurs, a brief period of excessive salivation may be observed due
mainly to the nature of the carrier.
Transient
Reversible
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.
For optimum control of flea infestations in a multi-pet household, all animals in
the household should be treated with a suitable insecticide.
Avoid frequent swimming or shampooing of the animal because the
maintenance of effectiveness of the veterinary medicinal product has not been
tested in these cases.
Fleas from pets often infest the animal's basket, bedding and regular resting
areas such as carpets and soft furnishings which should be treated, in case of
massive infestations and at the beginning of the control measures, with a
suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
For external use only.
Avoid contact with the animal’s eyes. In case of accidental eye contact
immediately and thoroughly flush the eyes with water.
Animals should be weighed accurately prior to treatment (see also section 3.3).
It is important to make sure that the veterinary medicinal product is applied to
an area where the animal cannot lick it off, and to make sure that animals do
not lick each other following treatment.
There may be an attachment of ticks. For this reason transmission of infectious
diseases cannot be excluded.
The potential toxicity of the veterinary medicinal product for kittens of less than
8 weeks of age in contact with a treated queen is not documented. Use
according to a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Do not apply the veterinary medicinal product on wounds or damaged skin
Do not overdose
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
Keep the pipettes in original packaging until ready for use and dispose of used
pipettes immediately.
This veterinary medicinal product can cause mucous membrane and eye
irritation. Therefore, contact of the veterinary medicinal product with mouth and
eyes should be avoided.
People with known hypersensitivity to fipronil or to any of the excipients (see
section 2) should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Avoid
contents coming into contact with the fingers. If this occurs, wash hands with
soap and water.
After accidental ocular exposure the eye should be rinsed carefully with plain
water.
Do not smoke, drink or eat during application.
Wash hands after use.
AN: 01838/2025 and 01844/2025
Ingestion of the veterinary medicinal product is harmful. Prevent children getting
access to the pipettes and discard the used pipettes immediately after applying
the veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical
advice and show the package leaflet or the label to the doctor.
Treated animals should not be handled until the application site is dry, and
children should not be allowed to play with treated animals until the application
site is dry. It is therefore recommended that animals are not treated during the
day, but should be treated during the early evening, and that recently treated
animals should not be allowed to sleep with owners, especially children.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Do not use in non-target animals, especially not in rabbits.
The veterinary medicinal product may have adverse effects on painted,
varnished or other household surfaces or furnishings.
interaction
Do not use simultaneously with other flea products which are applied directly
onto the animal.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special temperature
storage conditions
Keep pipette within blister and box until ready for use, in order to protect from
light.
Not applicable.

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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