Indications or Uses: Bravecto kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for 12 weeks in cats and kittens 12 weeks of age and older, and weighing 2.6 pounds or greater.Bravecto is also indicated for the treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick), Haemaphysalis longicornis (Asian longhorned tick), and Amblyomma maculatum (Gulf Coast tick) infestations for 12 weeks in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older, and weighing 2.6 pounds or greater.Bravecto is also indicated for the treatment and control of Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick) infestations for 8 weeks in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older, and weighing 2.6 pounds or greater.
Pet Type: Cat
Brand Name: Bravecto
Manufacturer: Merck Animal Health
Weight Range: 6.2
- 13.8 lbs
Ingredients: Fluralaner
General or Recommended Dosage: Bravecto should be administered topically as a single dose every 12 weeks according to the Dosage Schedule below to provide a minimum dose of 18.2 mg⁄lb (40 mg⁄kg) body weight. Bravecto may be administered every 8 weeks in case of potential exposure to Dermacentor variabilis tick. A veterinarian or veterinary technician should demonstrate or instruct the pet owner regarding the appropriate technique for applying Bravecto topically to cats prior to first use.
Step 1: Immediately before use, open the pouch and remove the tube. Put on gloves. Hold the tube at the crimped end with the cap in an upright position (tip up). The cap should be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise one full turn. The cap is designed to stay on the tube for dosing and should not be removed. The tube is open and ready for application when a breaking of the seal is felt.
Step 2: The cat should be standing or lying with its back horizontal during application. Part the fur at the administration site. Place the tube tip vertically against the skin at the base of the skull of the cat.
Step 3: Squeeze the tube and gently apply the entire contents of Bravecto directly to the skin at the base of the skull of the cat. Avoid applying an excessive amount of solution that could cause some of the solution to run and drip off of the cat. If a second spot is needed to avoid run off, then apply the second spot slightly behind the first spot.
Greasy, oily, or wet appearance may occur at the application site in some cats. Treatment with Bravecto may begin at any time of the year and can continue year round without interruption.
Storage Instructions: Do not store above 86°F (30°C). Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. The pouch should only be opened immediately prior to use.
Potential Side Effects: In a well-controlled U.S. field study, which included a total of 161 households and 311 treated cats (224 with fluralaner and 87 with a topical active control), there were no serious adverse reactions. There are no known contraindications for the use of the product. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, hair loss, decreased appetite, lethargy, and scabs⁄ulcerated lesions.