Composition Tablets for Small Dogs. Lufenuron 67.8 mg. Tablets for Medium Dogs. Lufenuron 204.9 mg. Tablets for Large Dogs. Lufenuron 409.8 mg. Actions Flea development inhibitor. Lufenuron interferes with the production of chitin, the principal component of the arthropod exoskeleton. The compound is taken up by adult fleas when they bite treated pets. Eggs laid by these fleas will not hatch. The normal build up of the flea population and re-infestation is prevented. Indications Tablets and Oral Suspension. Monthly prevention and control of flea infestation and aid in control of flea allergy dermatitis in dogs and cats. Injectable Suspension. Six monthly prevention and control of flea infestation and aid in control of flea allergy dermatitis in cats. Precautions For best results treatment should begin at any time and continue all year round. The product does not kill adult fleas. Therefore, dogs and cats already infested with fleas may need to be treated with a flea adulticide such as Capstar (nitenpyram) during the first three or four months and occasionally during treatment. Treatment of the environment may also be necessary initially. Dosage and Administration All dogs and cats (except unweaned puppies and kittens) in the household must be treated. Tablets. Dogs. Administer every month with food at a minimum recommended dose rate of 10 mg/kg. Mix with a portion of the daily ration or give by mouth after feeding. Dogs should be dosed according to bodyweight as follows. Up to 6.7 kg. Give 1 Program Tablet for Small Dogs. 6.8 to 20 kg. Give 1 Program Tablet for Medium Dogs. 21 to 40 kg. Give 1 Program Tablet for Large Dogs. Over 40.1 kg. Give appropriate combination of tablets according to dog's weight.
