Active ingredientmg/ampoule

Lufenuron 266

Excipients

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 4.56

Propyl parahydroxybenzoate 1.14

For a full list of excipients see Pharmaceutical particulars.

Oral suspension

White aqueous suspension

Cats greater than 4.5kg bodyweight

For the prevention and lasting control of flea infestation in cats. Effective against the dominant flea species Ctenocephalides felis and C. canis

None

None

None

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If contact occurs wash the affected area with clean water immediately. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Wash hands after use.

On very rare occasions, malaise, itching, vomiting or diarrhoea have been reported in cats following treatment with Program Suspension.

Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

None known.

The minimum recommended dose rate is 30mg a.i./kg/month. This is achieved by giving cats over 4.5kg the contents of 1 ampoule

To be fully effective the suspension MUST be administered together with food. Shake the ampoule prior to opening. The suspension should be added to approximately half of the food ration. The rest of the food should be presented when all the dose has been eaten. If several cats are treated, ensure that each cat is fed individually. The product can also be administered by squeezing the suspension directly from the ampoule onto the back of the cat’s tongue after feeding.

To open the ampoule first hold the base tab (which has writing on it) and flick the pack. Then twist off the top portion and squeeze the ampoule several times to administer the suspension.

To prevent flea infestations the product should be administered at monthly intervals for at least six months during the flea season, starting two months before fleas become active. To ensure accurate dosing, cats should be weighed before treatment.

If the cat is already infested with fleas, no viable flea eggs are produced from 24 hours after the first administration. The speed of elimination of the pre-existing infestation is dependent upon the number of flea larvae and pupae in the environment when treatment starts and climatic conditions.

Program does not kill adult fleas. The product works by preventing the development of flea larvae. If cats have a high level of flea infestation at the start of the treatment, it is necessary to apply a product that is recommended for use against adult fleas during the first one or two months, or longer depending on the environmental challenge.

It is essential that all cats and dogs (except unweaned puppies and kittens) living in a household are treated to stop flea reproduction.

Not known

Not applicable

Lufenuron is an insect growth regulator belonging to the benzolyurea group which acts by interfering with the normal synthesis, polymerisation and deposition of chitin.

ATC vet code: QP53BC01

Fleas take up the active ingredient through the blood and transfer it to their eggs. The formulation of larval chitin structures, a process typical to insects is blocked and the development of their numerous offspring is stopped. A new infestation of the home with fleas is prevented.

Fleas picked up by the cat outside the home environment are prevented from causing a new infestation of the home.

After administering orally to the cat, the active ingredient is quickly absorbed. Sufficient absorption is only achieved if administered on a full stomach. The low excretion rate ensures an effective concentration of the active ingredient in the blood for one month.

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate

Propyl parahydroxybenzoate

Glycerol

Avicel RC 591 (Microcrystalline cellulose with Carmellose Sodium)

Water Purified

None known

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years

Do not store above 25oC

Shake the ampoule prior to opening.

Low density polyethylene ampoules each dispensing 3.8g suspension. Six or three ampoules are packed in a sealed aluminium foil sachet.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste material derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

NA

Vm 00879/4022

16th May 1995

January 2016

This product is no longer marketed but will remain in the compendium until expiry of the last batch.