Summary of Product Characteristics

Canac Soft Flea Collar for Cats, 18% w/w.

Active substance mg/g mg/collar

Permethrin 40:60 cis:trans 180.0 456 mg

For full list of excipients, see section 6.1

Collar

Impregnated felt substrate (white) bonded to a nylon flock pile or reflective material closed by a slide grip buckle. The collar has an elasticated section and a bell.

4.1 Target species

Cats

For the control of fleas on cats for four months.

4.3 Contra-indications

Do not use on kittens under 12 weeks of age.

Do not use on pregnant or nursing females.

4.4 Special warnings for each target species

Remove fleas from young animals and nursing females by careful use of a flea comb. Fleas from pets often infest animal baskets, bedding and regular resting areas such as carpets and soft furnishings, which should be treated with a suitable insecticide and vacuumed regularly.

If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.

For external use only.

Do not allow animals to chew the collar.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the collar.

Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the collar.

Do not allow children to play with the collar or to suck and chew on it.

A pet wearing a flea collar should not sleep in bed with people, particularly children.

Occasionally a sensitive animal may experience localised skin irritation, in which case remove collar immediately.

4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay

Do not use on pregnant and nursing females.

Do not use any other insecticide on the cat while the collar is worn or within 7 days of removal. No other pesticide should be used in conjunction with this collar.

One collar per animal to be fastened around the neck. Continuous protection will be provided for the 4 months that the collar is worn. Remove the collar from its protective blister and dispose of the empty blister in the dustbin. Fasten around the cat’s neck, adjusting until a comfortable fit is achieved. If fitted on a growing cat, remember to loosen the collar as the cat grows. For a fully-grown cat, correct fitting will allow two fingers to be inserted between the collar and the neck. Cut off any excess length of collar extending beyond the buckle, wrap it and dispose of with the household refuse. Leave collar in place until the collar’s effective life is exhausted.

In cases of adverse reaction, consult a veterinary surgeon.

Not applicable

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Ectoparasiticides for topical use, incl. insecticides

ATCvet code: QP53AC04

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

The collar is impregnated with the active substance Permethrin (40:60 cis:trans) which is released over a four month period to provide control of the ectoparasite, the cat flea, which is the most common species of flea found on cats.

Permethrin is a non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. It acts on sodium channels of parasite nerve axons causing initial excitement then paralysis and death.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic particulars

Permethrin is a non-systemic acting insecticide active on the skin surface of the cat.

Felt

None known.

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years

Do not store above 25°C.

One collar contained in a PVC blister heat-sealed to a product card.

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

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to fish and aquatic life. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the collar or used packaging.

Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd.

Ropery Road

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 2QB

Vm 16516/4035

21 April 2009

March 2014

Approved: 13/03/2014