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ProMeris
Dosage and administration
Dosage
The recommended minimum dose is 40 mg metaflumizone/kg bodyweight, equivalent to 0.20ml/kg bodyweight. The following table defines the size of pipette to be used according to the weight of the cat.
Weight of Cat (kg)
Pipette size to be used
Volume (ml)
≤4
ProMeris for Small Cats
0.8
>4
ProMeris for Large Cats
1.6
Method of administration
For external use only. Spot-on use.
Remove the pipette from the package. Hold the pipette upright, bend the tip of the pipette to break the tip along the scored line. The top of the tip will fold back against the pipette.
Apply the content of the pipette to a single spot on the skin of the cat’s neck at the base of the skull.
Part the fur on the cat’s neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze the pipette to empty the entire contents.
Do not apply the veterinary medicinal product to the surface of the cat’s hair coat.
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Treatment schedule
For optimal control of flea infestation the veterinary medicinal product can be administered at 4 to 6 week intervals throughout the flea season or the treatment schedule can be based on the local epidemiological situation.
The veterinary medicinal product will prevent flea infestation for up to 6 weeks following a single administration depending on the level of environmental rechallenge.
           
 
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  Date updated: 1 June 2007