Effipro®

Virabac Effipro® Topical Solution External Antiparasitic For Dogs is the practical, more affordable flea and tick treatment choice for your pet that is available without a veterinary prescription.
Effipro is supplied as an innovative drop-free Spot-on pipette to help you avoid getting any liquid on your fingers when opening – it couldn’t be easier.
With a new formulation of Fipronil, the same tried and trusted active ingredient as the world famous leading brand, you can protect your pet with confidence, without breaking the bank.
Administer by topical application to the skin
Effipro has a unique, clear, non-drip pipette
Kills fleas within 24 hour and ticks usually within 48 hours
Effipro is ideal for households with more than one dog
Veterinary prescription NOT required
Bathing/immersion in water is OK two days after application
Recommended to be applied every 4 weeks
Effipro will cover dogs against fleas for 8 weeks, and against ticks for 4 weeks
For use only on dogs 8 weeks of age or older
DO NOT use dog formula on cats
Effipro does not prevent ticks from attaching to the animals. If the animal has been treated prior to exposure to the ticks, the ticks will be killed in the first 24-48 hours after attachment. This will usually be prior to engorgement, minimising but not excluding the risk of transmission of diseases. Once dead, ticks will often drop off the animal, but any remaining ticks may be removed with a gentle pull.
Administer – Dose
Administer – Dose
Effipro has a unique, clear, non-drip pipette, thanks to its ‘drop lock’ technology, meaning you can apply the product with greater control, less mess and fuss. You can also be sure you have applied all of the solution to your animal because of the clear pipette, so providing better protection.
Administer by topical application to the skin.
Apply one pipette per dog according to weight.
1 pipette of 0.67 ml per dog weighing over 2 kg and up to 10 kg body weight
1 pipette of 1.34 ml per dog weighing over 10 kg and up to 20 kg body weight
1 pipette of 2.68 ml per dog weighing over 20 kg and up to 40 kg body weight
1 pipette of 4.02 ml per dog weighing over 40 kg and up to 60 kg body weight
For dogs over 60 kg use two pipettes of 2.68 ml.
Application
Hold the pipette upright.
Tap the narrow part of the pipette to ensure that the contents are within the main body of the pipette.
Break the snap-off top of the spot-on pipette along the scored line.
Part the pet’s coat until its skin is visible.
Place the tip of the pipette directly against the bared skin and squeeze gently several times to empty its contents.
Repeat this procedure at one or two different points along the pet’s back.
Follow the instructions on the packet for correct application.
Treatment schedule:
For optimal control of flea and/or tick infestation the treatment schedule can be based on the local epidemiological situation.
Minimum treatment interval is 4 weeks.
Special Instructions
It is important to make sure that the product is applied to an area where the animal cannot lick it off and make sure that animals do not lick each other following treatment.
Care should be taken to avoid excessive wetting of the hair with the product since this will cause a sticky appearance of hairs at the treatment spot. However, should this occur, it will disappear within 24 hours post application.
White deposits may also be seen at the site for up to 48 hours after application.
Precautions
Precautions – Warnings
For animal treatment only.
For external use only.
Do not use on sick (systemic diseases, fever…) or convalescent animals.
Do not use in rabbits, as adverse drug reactions and even death could occur.
The product should not be used on puppies less than 2 months old and/or weighing less than 2 kg.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of excipients.
Avoid contact with the animal’s eyes. In the case of accidental eye contact, immediately and thoroughly flush the eyes with water. If eye irritation persists seek medical advice and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Do not apply the product on wounds or damaged skin.
If licking occurs, a brief period of hypersalivation may be observed due mainly to the nature of the carrier.
Do not smoke, drink or eat during application.
Wash hands thoroughly after use with soap and water.
Laboratory studies using fipronil have not shown any evidence of teratogenic or embryotoxic effect. Studies have not been carried out with this product in pregnant and lactating bitches. Use in pregnancy and lactation only in accordance with professional veterinary advice and a benefit/risk assessment.
Among the extremely rare suspected adverse reactions, transient cutaneous reactions at the application site (squamosis, local alopecia, pruritus, erythema) and general pruritus or alopecia have been reported after use. Exceptionally, hypersalivation, reversible neurologic symptoms (hyperesthesia, depression, nervous symptoms) or vomiting have been observed after use.
Treated animals should not be handled until the application site is dry, and children should not be allowed to play with treated animals until the application site is dry. It is therefore recommended that animals are not treated during the day, but should be treated during the early evening and that recently treated animals should not be allowed to sleep with owners, especially children.
Storage / Disposal
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C
Store in a dry place
Store in the original package
Keep out of reach of children
Flammable
Disposal
Any unused product or waste materials derived from veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Fipronil may adversely affect aquatic organisms.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty container.
Dogs should not be allowed to swim in water courses for 2 days after application.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Formula
Formula
Each 1 ml contains:
Fipronil – 100 mg
Vehicle c.b.p. – 1 ml