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Imidacloprid

Why has my veterinarian prescribed this medicine?

Imidacloprid is a topical insecticidal agent prescribed by your veterinarian to treat fleas in dogs and cats.

How do I give this medication?

• Apply this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
• DO NOT apply more medication than directed or more often than directed.
• Try to ensure that you have a reminder system in place to indicate when the next dose should be applied.
• Keep the product away from the pet’s mouth and eyes.
• Make sure that the product does not contaminate food or feed.
• Wash hands with soap and water after handling the medication.

What if I miss giving a dose?

Apply the dose as soon as possible. Contact your veterinarian if you have missed applying the dose by more than a few days. Do not apply two doses at once.

How do I store this medicine?

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

Potential Side Effects

• No adverse effects were noted when the drug was applied as directed.
• The pet may salivate if the medication comes in contact with the mouth. The drug is very bitter.
• If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

Possible Drug Interactions

• Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.
• Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
• No interactions have been noted with this medication.
• Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.