What is Frontline Top Spot?
Frontline Top Spot is a monthly topical flea and tick medication. It's effective against chewing lice and all life stages of ticks, including the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, the lone star tick and the deer tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease).
For:
Cats/Kittens and Dogs/Puppies
(8 weeks of age and older)
Benefits:
- Kills all existing fleas on your pet within 24 hours
- Kills chewing lice and ticks
- Comes in an easy-to-apply liquid
- Remains waterproof for 30 days
- Each application provides a full month of protection
- Can be used on breeding, pregnant, and lactating bitches
- Clinically proven to eliminate chewing lice and aid in the control of sarcoptic mange.
- Controls lice infestations within 48 hours.
- Kills ticks within 48 hours, minimizing the risk of disease transmission.
- Acts on contact, fleas do not have to bite to be killed.
How it works:
Frontline Top Spot contains fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide that disrupts the central nervous system of fleas and ticks.
Cautions:
Your pet may experience some temporary irritation at the site of application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult your veterinarian immediately.
Brand Name
Frontline Top Spot (Merial)
Generic Name
fipronil (9.7%)
What is this product used for:
Frontline Top Spot provides convenient and effective flea and tick control for dogs and cats, puppies and kittens. It is effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer ticks (the major carrier of Lyme disease). Frontline Top Spot rapidly eliminates infestations with chewing lice. Frontline Top Spot for Dogs and Puppies aids in the control of sarcoptic mange infestations.
Availability:
Frontline Top Spot is a non-prescription (OTC) product.
How this product should be used:
Use Frontline Top Spot for Dogs, on dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age or older. Frontline Top Spot for dogs is available as 0.67 ml applicators for dogs up to 22 lbs, 1.34 ml applicators for dogs 23-44 lbs, 2.68 ml applicators for dogs 45-88 lbs and 4.02 ml applicators for dogs 89-132 lbs. Wait 24 hours for product to dry before swimming or bathing. Do not reapply for 30 days.
Use Frontline Top Spot for Cats, on cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older. Frontline Top Spot for Cats and Kittens is available as 0.5 ml applicators. Do not reapply for 30 days.
To use Frontline Top Spot, place the applicator tip through the animal's hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Apply the entire contents of the applicator in a single spot to the animal's skin. Use only one applicator per treatment.
What are the side effects: Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of product application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately.
What special precautions are there: This product is for external use on dogs and puppies 10 weeks or older and cats and kittens 12 weeks or older. Frontline Top Spot is approved for use on breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, or aged animals. This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. This product is harmful to humans if swallowed. Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting unless patient is unconscious. This product can cause eye injury. Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
In the event of overdose:
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this product:
Store this product at room temperature. Store in the original container only. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.