DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
CAUTION FIRST AID:
if poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
READ THE DETAILED DIRECTIONS FOR USE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
BEFORE USING FRONTLINE 庐. Information Centre, phone 131126. If swallowed,
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS and if more than 15 minutes from a hospital, indu-
Dose rate:
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY ce vomiting, preferably using Ipecac Syrup APF.
100 mL Pack (0.5 mL/pump - 200 pumps per pack)
FRONTLINE
Fleas: 3-6 mL/kg = 6-12 spray pumps/kg SAFETY DIRECTIONS:
庐 Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact
Flea Allergy
with eyes. When using the product wear rubber
Dermatitis: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
gloves. If product enters eyes, wash it out
Paralysis Ticks: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
SPRAY immediately with water. Wash hands after use.
For product information and for emergency
After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves.
advice call the 24-hour toll-free Merial technical 2.5 g/L FiproniL
hotline 1800-808-691. For the treatment and prevention CAUTION :
of flea infestations, control of flea allergy Flammable. Keep away from naked flame. Not
037 002768 - A 0008
dermatitis and control of ticks (including paralysis ticks)
to be taken. Keep treated animals away from
on dogs and cats.
fires and other sources of heat for at least 30
minutes following spraying and until the coat is
100 mL totally dry. Do not apply to isopropanol (alcohol)
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FRONTLINE庐 is a registered
Level 6, 79 George Street - Parramatta NSW 2150 STORAGE: Store below 30掳C (Room Temperature).
trademark of Merial
漏 2000 Merial Limited.
DISPOSAL: Wrap empty container in paper and
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100 mL Pack (200 pumps per pack)
Weight of Cat/Dog Total Number of spray pumps per dog or cat
Kg Low Medium High
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
CAUTION FIRST AID:
1 6 9 12 READ THE DETAILED DIRECTIONS FOR USE if poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
BY PEELING BACK THIS LABEL BEFORE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Information Centre, phone 131126. If swallowed,
2 12 18 24 USING FRONTLINE 庐. READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS and if more than 15 minutes from a hospital, indu-
Dose rate: FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY ce vomiting, preferably using Ipecac Syrup APF.
FRONTLINE
100 mL Pack (0.5 mL/pump - 200 pumps per pack)
3 18 27 36
庐
Fleas: 3-6 mL/kg = 6-12 spray pumps/kg
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SAFETY DIRECTIONS:
Flea Allergy
4 24 36 48 Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact
Dermatitis: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
with eyes. When using the product wear rubber
SPRAY
Paralysis Ticks: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
5 30 45 60 gloves. If product enters eyes, wash it out
For product information and for emergency
immediately with water. Wash hands after use.
advice call the 24-hour toll-free Merial technical 2.5 g/L FiproniL
6 36 54 72 After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves.
hotline 1800-808-691. For the treatment and prevention
of flea infestations, control of flea allergy dermatitis CAUTION :
7 42 63 84 and control of ticks (including paralysis ticks) Flammable. Keep away from naked flame. Not
037 002768 - A 0008
on dogs and cats. to be taken. Keep treated animals away from
8 48 72 96 100 mL fires and other sources of heat for at least 30
minutes following spraying and until the coat is
9 54 81 108 FRONTLINE庐 is a registered trademark of Merial
totally dry. Do not apply to isopropanol (alcohol)
漏 2000 Merial Limited.
All rights reserved.
10 60 90 120 MERIAL AUSTRALIA PTY Limited sensitive surfaces.
A.C.N. 071 187 285 STORAGE: Store below 30掳C (Room Temperature).
11 66 99 132 Level 6, 79 George Street - Parramatta NSW 2150 UN 1219
DISPOSAL: Wrap empty container in paper and
isopropanol
(isopropyl alcohol) place in garbage
NRA Approval No. 46828/0400
12 72 108 144
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FRONTLINE庐 SPRAY FRONTLINE庐 DOSAGE CALCULATION
The FRONTLINE庐 dose range is 3-6 mL/kg for both cats and dogs.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
This equates to:
Adjust the pump nozzle to the spray setting. One trigger pump applies 0.5 mL. Spray the entire
6-12 pumps/kg from a 100 mL pack (0.5 mL/pump - 200 pumps per pack)
body of the animal and apply from a distance of approximately 10-20 cm. Apply against the lay
Whether the pet needs a low, medium or high dose depends on a number of factors:
of the hair, and make sure that the entire coat of the animal is thoroughly wet with FRONTLINE庐
SPRAY. Ruffle the coat as the spray is applied, especially in long haired or densely coated animals,
Low (3 mL/kg) Medium (4.5 mL/kg) High (6 mL/kg)
so that the product penetrates down to the skin. Allow to dry naturally. Do not towel dry.
Short, fine coat Short, moderately thick coat Thick and/or long coat
Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis)
For the treatment and prevention of fleas for up to 12 weeks on dogs and up to 8 weeks on cats apply Low flea burden Moderate flea burden Heavy flea burden
FRONTLINE庐 at 3-6 mL (6-12 spray pumps) per kg body weight. Use higher rates for long haired or
Healthy skin Flea Allergy Dermatitis
densely coated animals to ensure the coat is thoroughly wet. Routine flea control treatments should
Paralysis Tick
be applied to all cats and dogs in the household.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis 6 pumps/kg 9 pumps/kg 12 pumps/kg
For the control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) on dogs and cats, apply 6 mL (12 spray pumps) per
kg body weight monthly to the affected animal. All other dogs and cats in the household should be Use the chart overleaf to calculate the total number of spray pumps for your dog or cat.
treated as per directions for routine flea control, using FRONTLINE庐 SPRAY or FRONTLINE庐 TOP SPOT.
6 3
6. Dogs: Apply one fifth of the total number of spray pumps Paralysis Ticks (Scrub Tick/Bush Tick/Ixodes holocyclus)
Area 3: Top of the chest, back and
required, to each of 5 areas, as per the following diagrams: rump, and then to the end of the tail. For control of paralysis tick infestation for up to 3 weeks apply FRONTLINE庐 at 6 mL (12 spray
pumps) per kg. Ensure the entire coat is thoroughly wet especially on and around the face, ears
and neck. Retreat at 3 weekly intervals during the paralysis tick season. While FRONTLINE庐
provides control of Paralysis Ticks, use of the product does not guarantee prevention of tick
paralysis because ticks are not killed immediately after attachment. Following application, daily
searching of dogs for ticks must continue to minimise the risk of tick paralysis. See your vet for
Area 1: Left side of the animal. Area 4: Top and side of the neck,
Start at the front left paw and head, face and jaw. If you wish to advice on searching techniques.
spray up over the front leg, over avoid spraying into the animal鈥檚 face,
the side of the chest, abdomen spray the product on to a soft cloth
Adult Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus)
and then down the back leg to and gently rub on to the face (Ensure
For the control of adult brown dog tick infestation for up to 4 weeks apply FRONTLINE庐 at
paw. the coat below collar is not missed).
3-6 mL (6-12 spray pumps) per kg body weight. Use the higher rates for long haired or densely
coated animals to ensure the coat is thoroughly wet.
Area 2: Right side of the animal Area 5: Bottom of jaw, neck and
(Follow directions as for Area 1). chest, the belly and groin and inside
all 4 legs, overlapping the areas to
ensure total cover.
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FURTHER INFORMATION APPLICATION
Puppies and kittens may be treated from 2 days of age. Data are not available on treatment of 1. Do not eat, drink or smoke when applying the spray. Do not waterproof apron may also be used to protect clothing,
use FRONTLINE庐 SPRAY if you or your pet have a known especially when treating a number of animals.
pregnant or nursing queens. hypersensitivity to insecticides or to alcohol. Wash hands
In paralysis tick areas, daily searching to prevent tick paralysis is necessary in the paralysis tick after use. 4. Check the spray pump by
season. The season is approximately from Spring to Autumn but may be year-round in tropical depressing the pump action
areas. Consult your veterinarian for local information on tick prevalence. trigger. It should release a
2. Calculate the number of spray pumps to give to your cat
cone of spray. Do not breathe
or dog. Your Veterinarian or Veterinary Nurse will do this for
FRONTLINE庐 may be used as the only product for flea control as it breaks the life cycle and spray when applying the
you or you can calculate this yourself by using the tables on
kills fleas emerging from the environment to reinfest the dog. If more rapid resolution of heavy spray - hold the applicator
the last pages of this label.
environmental infestations is required, additional environmental control using a registered vertically 10-20 cm away
100 mL Pack - 200 pumps per pack
from the coat.
Fleas: 3-6 mL/kg = 6-12 spray pumps/kg
premises treatment may be implemented.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
Although studies indicate that regular washing does not significantly reduce FRONTLINE庐鈥檚 activity Paralysis Ticks: 6 mL/kg = 12 spray pumps/kg
some reduction of protective period could be expected with persistent exposure to water. It is 5. Cats: restrain (scruff) and
recommended not to bath or shampoo your pet in the 48 hours after treatment with FRONTLINE庐. apply the required number of
3. Treat your pet outside or in a
spray pumps over the entire
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THE LABEL, UNLESS well ventilated room away from
animal (ensure face and tail
surfaces likely to be affected by
AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. area are included).
alcohol spray. If you are treating a
For use only on dogs and cats. dog, you may prefer to treat it
outside. Put on a pair of
Before treating your cat or dog we recommend that you carefully read the following pages. waterproof disposable gloves. A
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