Product Uses
Advantage Multi for Dogs is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease due to the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. Advantage Multi for Dogs is indicated for treatment of flea (Ctenocephalides felis) infestations. It is effective in killing adult fleas. Advantage Multi for Dogs is also indicated for the treatment and control of intestinal parasites in dogs, including hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala), roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).
Product Contains
Each tube of solution contains imidacloprid 10% + moxidectin 2.5%
Dosage and Administration
Dose one applicator tube of Advantage Multi for dogs each month. The solution should be applied to one spot of skin on the back of the dog between the shoulder blades.
For prevention of Heartworm disease, Advantage Multi for Dogs should preferably be administered year-round. At a minimum, monthly treatment should commence at least one month prior to the first expected exposure to mosquitoes and continue until at least one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes.
Warnings, Side Effects and Drug Interactions
Advantage Multi for Dogs is recommended for dogs and puppies over 7 weeks of age and greater than 3lbs in weight. It should be used with caution in sick, debilitated, or underweight animals. The safety of this product has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
Advantage Multi for Dogs should not be used in cats as it contains a higher concentration of moxidectin, which may be toxic in this species.
Advantage Multi should not be applied to irritated skin.
Ensure that Advantage Multi does not contact your dog's mouth or eyes. The treated dog and any other in-contact animals should not be allowed to lick the treatment site for at least 30 minutes following application. Note that skin may appear pink and hair at the application site stiff, damp or powdery for a short time after the product is applied.
Advantage Multi will kill adult fleas on dogs, however in a contaminated environment, pre-existing pupae may continue emerge from cocoons for six weeks or longer after treatment is initiated and reinfest animals.
Advantage Multi for Dogs should be kept out of reach of children. Children should not be allowed to contact the application site on treated pets for at least two hours following application. Owners should avoid contact of this product with eyes or skin; it may be harmful if swallowed.
Dogs should be tested for heartworm prior to commencement of treatment with Advantage Multi. This product is not effective against adult heartworms (D. immitis), nor is it effective for microfilariae clearance.
Advantage Multi should not be given orally. Accidental oral ingestion of this product in dogs has been associated with adverse reactions, including salivation, dilated pupils, depression and lethargy, incoordination, panting, agitation, muscle tremors, nervous signs, coma, or even death. Overdosing of the medication can be expected to cause similar clinical signs. Collie-type dogs and crosses are more susceptible to overdosing of this medication than other breeds of dog.
On rare occasions, one or more of the following have been observed in treated dogs: itchiness, lethargy, loss of appetite, hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea (including bloody), coughing, salivation, incoordination, varied allergic reactions and ocular or nasal discharge. It was not established in the majority of cases that the effects observed were associated with Advantage Multi treatment.
Advantage Multi for Dogs has been used safely in dogs receiving other medications including: ACE inhibitors, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antibiotics, joint supplements, corticosteroids, MAO inhibitors, NSAIDs, eye medications, synthetic estrogens, thyroid hormones, and urinary acidifiers.
Storage
Store at temperatures between 4°C (39°F) and 30°C (86°F), avoiding excess heat or cold.
Manufacturer
Bayer Animal Health, USA
Registration Status
NADA # 141-251, Approved by FDA
Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Advantage Multi for Dogs
