Program® (lufenuron)

Program® (lufenuron)

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Product Type

For the prevention and control of flea infestations in dogs and cats.

Properties

The active ingredient in Program® is lufenuron (an insect growth regulator).

Lufenuron interrupts the flea breeding cycle by preventing the development of flea eggs and larvae. It does this by inhibiting the synthesis and action of chitin. Chitin is a key part of a flea’s shell, and is found in the egg, larval and adult stages.

Adult fleas that feed on an animal treated with Program will produce eggs or larvae that do not develop to the adult stage. Therefore reducing the number of fleas in the environment.

Indiciations

Program prevents and controls flea infestations in dogs and cats. It is active against the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis.

Dosage and Administration

Program comes in tablets for dogs, and both an injectable and oral suspension for cats.

Dogs: 1 tablet per month with a full meal

Weight

Dose (tablets/month)

Up to 6.7kg

1 x red tablet

6.8-20kg

1 x brown tablet

20.1-40kg

1 x cream tablet

More than 40.1kg

Combination of tablets according to weight

 

Cats (injectable suspension): 1 injection every 6 months

Weight

Dose (injection/6 months)

4.0-8.0kg

1 x syringe of Program 80 (0.8mL)

Cats (oral suspension): 1 ampoule per month with a full meal

Weight

Dose (ampoules/month)

Up to 4.5kg

1 x 133mg ampoule

4.6-9.0kg

1 x 266mg ampoule


Formulations and Packaging

Program comes in tablets for dogs, and both an injectable and oral suspension for cats.

For dogs there are four tablet strengths:

  • Program tablets containing 23.1mg lufenuron
  • Program tablets containing 67.8mg lufenuron
  • Program tablets containing 204.9mg lufenuron
  • Program tablets containing 409.8mg lufenuron

All four tablet sizes are available in cardboard boxes with one card containing six blistered tablets.

For cats there are two ampoule sizes, available in boxes with six ampoules in an aluminum foil pouch:

  • Program ampoule containing 133mg lufenuron
  • Program ampoule containing 266mg lufenuron

Safety

Program is safe to use in weaned puppies and kittens from 6 weeks of age.

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Flea control is always best discussed with your veterinary surgeon who will recommend the best product or products for your pet.

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