Comfortis for Dogs 20-40 lbs & Cats 12.1-24 lbs (Green) - 1 Chew Tab
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Description
Comfortis is a chewable medication prescribed by veterinarians for dogs and cats to help treat -- and possibly even prevent -- flea infestations for up to one month. These flavored tablets can be added to your pet's favorite food and only need to be given to your canine companion once a month to help combat fleas.
Indications: COMFORTIS kills fleas and is indicated for the prevention and treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for one month, on dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.
Indications: COMFORTIS kills fleas and is indicated for the prevention and treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), for one month, on cats and kittens 14 weeks of age and older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater.
Directions
COMFORTIS is given orally once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage of 13.5 mg/lb (30 mg/kg). Do not use the dosing schedule below when administering COMFORTIS to cats, as it can result in an under dosage.
View Comfortis Drug Facts Sheet.
| Body Weight | Spinosad Per Tablet (mg) | Tablets Administered |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 10 lbs. | 140 | One |
| 10.1 to 20 lbs. | 270 | One |
| 20.1 to 40 lbs. | 560 | One |
| 40.1 to 60 lbs. | 810 | One |
| 60.1 to 120* lbs. | 1620 | One |
Administer COMFORTIS with food for maximum effectiveness.
COMFORTIS is a chewable tablet and is readily consumed by dogs when offered by the owner just prior to feeding. Alternatively, COMFORTIS may be offered in food or administered like other tablet medications. COMFORTIS should be administered at monthly intervals.
If vomiting occurs within an hour of administration, redose with another full dose. If a dose is missed, administer COMFORTIS with food and resume a monthly dosing schedule.
Treatment with COMFORTIS may begin at any time of the year, preferably starting one month before fleas become active and continuing monthly through the end of flea season. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with COMFORTIS should continue the entire year without interruption.
To minimize the likelihood of flea re-infestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product.
Contraindications: There are no known contraindications for the use of COMFORTIS.
Warnings: Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Effectiveness: In a well-controlled laboratory study, COMFORTIS began to kill fleas 30 minutes after administration and demonstrated 100% effectiveness within 4 hours. COMFORTIS kill fleas before they can lay eggs. If a severe environmental infestation exists, fleas may persist for a period of time after dose administration due to the emergence of adult fleas from pupae already in the environment. In field studies conducted in households with existing flea infestations of varying severity, flea reductions of 98.0% to 99.8% were observed over the course of 3 monthly treatments with COMFORTIS. Dogs with signs of flea allergy dermatitis showed improvement in erythema, papules, scaling, alopecia, dermatitis/pyodermatitis and pruritus as a direct result of eliminating the fleas.
COMFORTIS is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 22.5 mg/lb (50 mg/kg). Do not use the dosing schedule below when administering COMFORTIS to dogs, as it can result in an over dosage.
| Body Weight | Spinosad Per Tablet (mg) | Tablets Administered |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 to 6 lbs. | 140 | One |
| 6.1 to 12 lbs. | 270 | One |
| 12.1 to 24* lbs. | 560 | One |
Administer COMFORTIS with food for maximum effectiveness.
COMFORTIS is a chewable tablet that can be consumed by cats when offered by the owner just before or after feeding. Alternatively, COMFORTIS may be offered in food or administered like other tablet medications. COMFORTIS should be administered at monthly intervals.
If vomiting occurs within an hour of administration, redose with another full dose. If a dose is missed, administer COMFORTIS with food and resume a monthly dosing schedule.
Treatment with COMFORTIS may begin at any time of the year, preferably starting one month before fleas become active and continuing monthly through the end of flea season. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with COMFORTIS should continue the entire year without interruption.
To minimize the likelihood of flea re-infestations, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product.
