Combinations of acaricides and insect growth regulators for control of fleas without emesis in animals
AssigneePiedmont Animal Health Inc.
InventorsDouglas Hepler, Roland Johnson, Gail Dempsey, Michael Kelly
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Abstract
A single-dose oral formulation of spinosad and lufenuron and methods for its use in the extended control of a flea infestation on a domestic animal such as a dog without emesis.
Claims11
A method of controlling a flea infestation on an animal, comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a single-dose oral formulation comprising spinosad, lufenuron, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate, and optionally an artificial flavor, wherein the formulation is suitable for oral administration once every 30 days at a dose of at least about 20 mg of spinosad per kg of body weight of the animal, and about 10 mg of lufenuron per kg of body weight of the animal.
A method of controlling a flea infestation on an animal, comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a single-dose oral formulation per month, the formulation comprising spinosad and lufenuron at a dose of at least about 20 mg of spinosad per kg of body weight of the animal, and about 10 mg of lufenuron per kg of body weight of the animal.
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