Prinocate Spot-on-Solution Small Dog 40/10mg (<4kg) Pack of 3

Prinocate Spot-on-Solution is specifically formulated for small dogs weighing less than 4kg, providing essential defence against internal and external parasites. Its effective combination of active ingredients works to combat a variety of common issues that can affect your dog's well-being.

Comprehensive Parasite Protection

This convenient spot-on treatment is designed to:

• Prevent and treat flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis): One application prevents future flea infestation for 4 weeks. It's also suitable as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
• Treat ear mite infestations (Otodectes cynotis): A single dose can clear up ear mites.
• Prevent heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis): Crucial for dogs in endemic areas or those travelling to them, applied monthly during mosquito season.
• Treat various gastrointestinal nematodes: Including roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).
• Treat lungworms (Angiostrongylus vasorum) and eye worm (Thelazia callipaeda).
• Treat sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis) and cutaneous dirofilariosis (skinworm) (D. repens).

As a Prescription Only Medicine - Vet (POM-V), Prinocate Spot-on-Solution must be prescribed by your veterinarian. At Weldricks Pharmacy, we work closely with your vet to ensure safe and convenient access to the medications your pet needs. Always follow your vet's instructions for dosage and application to provide optimal care for your small dog.

How to Apply Prinocate Spot-on-Solution

Ensure your dog is standing still during application. Follow these steps:

1. Remove one pipette from the package. Hold the applicator pipette in an upright position.
2. Twist and pull the cap off.
3. Turn the cap around and place the other end of the cap back onto the pipette.
4. Push and twist the cap to break the seal, then remove the cap from the pipette.
5. Part the coat between your dog's shoulder blades until the skin is visible.
6. Apply the product only to undamaged skin. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze firmly several times to empty the contents directly onto the skin.

Dosage for Small Dogs (<4kg)

For Prinocate 40mg/10mg spot-on solution for small dogs (<4kg), administer a single dose containing 40mg Imidacloprid and 10mg Moxidectin (0.4ml volume).

Treatment Schedule

• Flea Treatment and Prevention: One treatment prevents future flea infestation for 4 weeks. Administer at monthly intervals, especially as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis. Consider environmental treatments for existing pupae.
• Ear Mite Infestation (Otodectes cynotis): Administer a single dose. Loose debris should be gently removed. A veterinary examination 30 days after treatment is recommended as a second treatment may be required. Do not apply directly to the ear canal.
• Sarcoptic Mange (Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis): Administer a single dose twice, 4 weeks apart.
• Heartworm Prevention (Dirofilaria immitis) and Cutaneous Dirofilariosis (skinworm) (D. repens): Apply at regular monthly intervals during the mosquito season. Treatment should continue until 1 month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. For existing heartworm infection, a risk-benefit analysis by your vet is required.
• Microfilariae (D. immitis): Administer monthly for two consecutive months.
• Cutaneous Dirofilariosis (skin worm) (adult stages of Dirofilaria repens): Administer monthly for six consecutive months.
• Reduction of Microfilariae (skin worm) (D. repens): Administer monthly for four consecutive months.
• Treatment and Prevention of Angiostrongylus vasorum: Administer a single dose. A further vet exam 30 days later is recommended. Regular monthly applications prevent angiostrongylosis in endemic areas.
• Treatment of Crenosoma vulpis, Eucoleus (syn. Capillaria) boehmi (adults), Thelazia callipaeda (adults): Administer a single dose. For Eucoleus boehmi, administer monthly for two consecutive months, preventing auto-coprophagia.
• Roundworm, Hookworm, and Whipworm Treatment: Monthly treatment significantly reduces the risk of re-infection in endemic areas. In non-endemic areas, it can be part of a seasonal prevention programme.

Important Warnings for Prinocate Spot-on-Solution

General Contraindications & Precautions

• Do not use in puppies under 7 weeks of age.
• Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances (imidacloprid or moxidectin) or any excipients.
• Do not use in dogs classified as Class 4 for heartworm disease, as safety has not been evaluated in this group.
• For ferrets, use only the specific product for small cats and ferrets (0.4 ml). Do not use this dog product on ferrets or cats.
• Do not use on canaries, as imidacloprid is toxic for birds.
• This product contains moxidectin, a macrocyclic lactone. Special care should be taken with Collie or Old English Sheep dogs and related breeds/crossbreeds; ensure correct administration and prevent oral uptake.
• Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Use only according to a benefit-risk assessment by your veterinarian.
• For animals weighing less than 1 kg, use based on a benefit-risk assessment.
• Limited experience on use in sick or debilitated animals; use only based on a benefit-risk assessment.
• Ensure the product contents or applied dose do not contact the eyes or mouth of the treated animal or other animals.
• Do not allow recently treated animals to groom each other.
• Apply only to undamaged skin.

Special Warnings for Target Species

• Brief contact with water (1-2 occasions) between monthly treatments is unlikely to reduce efficacy. However, frequent shampooing or immersion in water after treatment may reduce efficacy.
• Parasite resistance may develop from frequent, repeated anthelmintic use. Use should be based on individual case assessment and local epidemiological information to limit resistance selection.
• Efficacy against adult Dirofilaria repens has not been tested under field conditions.
• For dogs 6 months or older in heartworm endemic areas, test for existing adult heartworm infection before treatment. Safety with concurrent adulticide treatment has not been evaluated.

User Safety Information

• Keep pipettes in original packaging until use. Dispose of used pipettes immediately.
• Do not ingest. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet to a physician.
• If you have known hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol, imidacloprid, or moxidectin, administer with caution.
• In very rare cases, the product may cause skin sensitisation, transient skin reactions (numbness, irritation, burning/tingling), or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.
• If product contacts eyes, flush thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. In case of accidental skin spillage, wash off immediately with soap and water. Wash hands thoroughly after use. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during application.
• Treated animals should not be handled, especially by children, until the application site is dry. Apply in the evening. Prevent recently treated animals from sleeping in the same bed as their owner.

Other Precautions & Environmental Safety

• The solvent may stain or damage materials (leather, fabrics, plastics). Allow application site to dry before contact with materials.
• The product should not enter watercourses as moxidectin is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.
• Dogs should not be allowed to swim in surface waters for 4 days after treatment.
• Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Interactions

• During treatment, no other antiparasitic macrocyclic lactone should be administered.
• No interactions have been observed with routinely used veterinary medicinal products or medical/surgical procedures.
• Safety of concurrent administration with an adulticide for adult heartworms has not been evaluated.

Adverse Reactions (Frequency & Seriousness)

• May result in transient pruritus in dogs.
• Rarely, greasy hair, erythema, and vomiting can occur; these signs usually disappear without further treatment.
• Local hypersensitivity reactions may occur rarely.
• If the animal licks the application site: neurological signs (transient) may be observed very rarely. The product tastes bitter, and salivation may occur occasionally; this is not a sign of intoxication and disappears shortly. Correct application minimises licking.
• Very rarely, application site sensation may lead to transient behavioural changes like lethargy, agitation, and inappetence.
• In heartworm-positive dogs with microfilaraemia, severe respiratory signs (coughing, tachypnea, dyspnea) may occur, requiring prompt veterinary treatment. Gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhoea, inappetence) and lethargy are also common adverse reactions in such dogs.

Product Composition

Presentation: Clear, slightly yellow to brownish yellow spot-on solution.

Active Substances: Prinocate Spot-on-Solution Small Dog 40/10mg (<4kg) contains Imidacloprid (40mg) and Moxidectin (10mg) per 0.4ml pipette.