Seresto Flea and Tick Control 4.50 g + 2.03 g, Collar for Large Dogs > 8 kg

Ticks will be killed and fall off the host within 24 to 48 hours after infestation without
having had a blood meal, as a rule. An attachment of single ticks after treatment
cannot be excluded. For this reason, a transmission of infectious diseases by ticks
cannot be completely excluded if conditions are unfavourable.
Ideally, the collar should be applied before the beginning of the flea or tick season.
As with all long-term topical veterinary medicinal products, periods of excessive
seasonal hair shedding may lead to transient slight reduction of efficacy by loss of
hair-bound portions of the active ingredients. Replenishment from the collar starts
immediately so that full efficacy will be re-established without any additional
treatment or collar replacement. For optimum control of flea problems in heavily
infested households it may be necessary to treat the environment with a suitable
insecticide.
The veterinary medicinal product is water resistant; it remains effective if the animal
becomes wet. However, prolonged, intense exposure to water or extensive
shampooing should be avoided as the duration of activity may be reduced. Studies
show that monthly shampooing or water immersion does not significantly shorten the
8 months efficacy duration for ticks after redistribution of the active substances in the
coat whereas the veterinary medicinal product’s flea efficacy gradually decreased,
starting in the 5th month.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Do not allow animals to chew the collar.
Ensure that the collar is fitted correctly (see section 3.9)
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
The product may cause hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions in some people. People
with known hypersensitivity to imidacloprid or flumethrin should avoid contact with the
product.
Numbness, headache, and dizziness, have been reported after contact with the collar
or with treated animals. Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation have been reported
in very rare cases.
Do not allow children to play with the collar, particularly sucking it or putting it into
their mouths.
Do not sleep with pets wearing collars, especially children. Imidacloprid and
flumethrin are continuously released from the collar to the skin and fur whilst the
collar is being worn.
In case of eye contact, flush eyes thoroughly with cold water. In case of skin contact,
wash the skin with soap and cold water.
If you develop any of these symptoms, or they persist over time, seek medical advice
and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Keep the bag with the collar in the outer packaging until use.
Immediately dispose of any remnants or off-cuts of the collar (see section 4.9).
Wash hands with cold water after fitting the collar.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
See section 5.5.