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ProMeris Duo:  Dosage and administration
 
 
ProMeris Duo
Dosage and administration
Dosage
The recommended minimum dose is 20 mg/kg bodyweight for each of metaflumizone and amitraz, equivalent to 0.133ml/kg bodyweight. The following table defines the size of pipette to be used according to the weight of the dog
Weight Range of Dog (kg)
Pipette size to be used
Volume (ml)
≤5
ProMeris Duo for Small Dogs
0.67
5.1 – 10.0
ProMeris Duo Medium Sized Dogs
1.33
10.1 – 25.0
ProMeris Duo Spot-on for Medium/Large Sized Dogs
3.33
25.1 – 40.0
ProMeris Duo Spot-on for Large Dogs
5.33
40.1 – 50.0
ProMeris Duo Spot-on for Extra Large Dogs
6.66
For dogs more than 50 kg, use a combination of two pipettes that most closely matches the body weight.
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.
Part the hair and apply the content of the pipette to a single spot on the skin of the dog between the shoulder blades.
Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze the pipette to empty the entire contents.
Do not apply the medicine to the surface of the dog’s hair coat.
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Treatment schedule
For optimal control of flea and/or tick infestation the veterinary medicinal product should be administered at monthly intervals throughout the flea and/or tick 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 and tick infestation for 4 weeks following a single administration.
           
 
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  Date updated: 1 June 2007