RSPCA FleaAway 268 mg Spot-On Solution for Large Dogs

Bathing/immersion in water within two days after application of the product
should be avoided. After weekly immersions in water for one minute the period
of persistent insecticidal efficacy against fleas was 7 weeks.
The product does not prevent ticks from attaching to the animals. If the animal
has been treated prior to exposure to the ticks, the ticks will be killed in the first
24-48 hours after attachment. This will usually be prior to engorgement,
minimising but not excluding the risk of transmission of diseases. Once dead,
ticks will often drop off the animal, but any remaining ticks may be removed with
a gentle pull.
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 infestation and at the beginning of the control measures, with a
suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.
For optimal control of flea infestation in multi-pet household, all dogs and cats in
the household should be treated with a suitable insecticide.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Animals should be weighed accurately prior to treatment.
Avoid contact with the animal's eyes. In the case of accidental eye contact,
immediately and thoroughly flush the eyes with water.
It is important to make sure that the 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.
Do not apply the product on wounds or damaged skin.

Revised: July 2019
AN: 01291/2018
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
This product can cause mucous membrane and eye irritation. Therefore,
contact between the product and the mouth or eyes should be avoided.
In the case of accidental eye contact, immediately and thoroughly flush the
eyes with water. If eye irritation persists seek medical advice and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Do not smoke, drink or eat during application.
Avoid contents coming into contact with the fingers. If this occurs, wash off
immediately with soap and water.
Wash hands after use.
People with a known hypersensitivity to fipronil or dimethyl sulphoxide or
other excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal
product.
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.
Ingestion of the product is harmful. Prevent children getting access to the
pipettes. Keep pipettes in the original packaging and discard the used
pipettes immediately after applying the product. In case of accidental
ingestion of product seek medical advice immediately.
iii) Other precautions
Fipronil may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Dogs should not be
allowed to swim in water courses for 2 days after application.