For animal treatment only.

For external use only. This product is to be applied to the skin surface only. Do not administer orally or parenterally.

Do not use in animals under 6 weeks of age. Do not use in cats that are suffering from concomitant disease, or are debilitated and underweight (for size and age).

Do not apply when the hair coat is wet. However, shampooing or soaking the animal 2 or more hours after treatment will not reduce the efficacy of Stronghold.

Keep treated animals away from fires and other sources of ignition for at least 30 minutes or until the hair coat is dry.

Do not allow treated animals to bathe in water courses until at least two hours after treatment.

Avoid direct contact with treated animals until the application area is dry. Keep children away from treated animals for at least 30 minutes following application of Stronghold or until the hair coat is dry.

For ear mite treatment, do not apply directly to the ear canal.

Use of Stronghold in cats has occasionally been associated with a mild, transient hair loss at the site of application. In a small proportion of these cases, transient focal irritation may also be observed. The hair loss and irritation are normally self-resolving, but symptomatic therapy may be applicable in some circumstances.

On rare occasions, application of Stronghold may produce a local temporary clumping of the hair at the application site and/or the appearance of a small quantity of a white powder. This is normal and will disappear typically within 24 hours of administration and does not affect either the safety of efficacy of Stronghold.

Exceptionally, as with other macrocyclic lactones, reversible neurological signs have been observed after use of the product.

It is important to apply the dose to the correct site as indicated to minimise the quantity that the animal can lick off. If significant licking does occur, a brief period of hypersalivation may rarely be observed in cats.

Wash hands after use and wash off any product in contact with the skin immediately with soap and water. If accidental eye exposure occurs, flush the eyes immediately with water and seek medical attention.

People with sensitive skin or known allergy to products of this type should handle Stronghold with caution.

Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling Stronghold.

Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Selamectin may adversely affect fish or certain water-borne organisms on which they feed. Containers and residual contents should be disposed of along with collected domestic refuse to avoid contamination of any water courses.