ADVOCATE 0 - 4 KG: Topical Solution for Flea and Tick Control

Advocate for Dog (0 - 4 kg)

Chemical Composition:

• Imidacloprid: 100 mg/ml
• Moxidectin: 25 mg/ml

Pharmaceutical Form:

• Antiparasitic solution for topical application.

Indications:

• For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides spp.).
• Reduces the incidence of flea allergy.
• Kills larval stages on the animal and in the environment surrounding treated animals.
• For the prevention of heartworm infestations (Dirofilaria immitis).

For the treatment and control of:

• Roundworms: Toxocara canis, T. leonina (including larval stage L1 and immature adult forms).
• Hookworms: Ancylostoma caninum, A. braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala.
• Whipworms: Trichuris vulpis.
• Generalized demodicosis: Demodex canis.
• Sarcoptic mange: Sarcoptes scabiei.
• Ear mites: Otodectes cynoti.
• Lice: Trichodectes canis, Linognatus setosus for 6 weeks.

Dosage and Administration:

• For dogs weighing 0 - 4 kg, use one Advocate 40 tube.
• Administration is done on the dorsal area at the base of the neck for small dogs, and for larger dogs, it can be applied in several spots along the back.
• The product is applied to the skin, avoiding contact with the dog’s mouth or eyes.
• The dog's skin must be intact and free of lesions.
• Can be administered to pregnant or lactating bitches.
• The product retains effectiveness after bathing or exposure to rain.
• To reduce reinfestation from new fleas, it is recommended to treat all dogs in a household. Other pets in the same family or household must be treated with appropriate products.

Contraindications:

• Not for use in cats.
• Not for use in puppies under 7 weeks of age.

Other Information:

• To prevent heartworm infestation, treatment should begin one month before the start of mosquito season (the host that transmits the larvae) and should continue once a month until the end of mosquito season.
• For intestinal tapeworms (cestodes), it is recommended to use internal antiparasitics as ADVOCATE does not act on them but only on roundworms and hookworms.
• For demodicosis, 2 to 4 monthly treatments are necessary to achieve beneficial effects.
• For mange (ear or sarcoptic), a single treatment is required for complete elimination of parasites and signs of disease.