Advantage Multi Topical Solution for Dogs
Advantage Multi for Dogs is a broad-spectrum topical solution prescribed by veterinarians to provide a convenient monthly application to help alleviate canine companions from symptoms caused by pesky parasites. This easy-to-use topical solution helps to treat circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive canines, fights against adult fleas, and treats and controls flea infestations, and sarcoptic mange, along with common intestinal parasites including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms this medication may also prevent heartworm disease in some dogs.
How Its Used
Advantage Multi for Dogs is indicated for preventing heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria Immitis and treating Dirofilaria Immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs. Advantage Multi for Dogs kills adult fleas and is indicated for treating flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis). Advantage Multi for Dogs is indicated for the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei Varcanis.
- Simple, applying topically once a month.
- Manages and regulates microfilaria in dogs with heartworm infection.
- Eliminates adult fleas by making contact with them. Fleas can die without having to bite your dog or cat.
- It also bears the extra duty to manage flea infestations.
- A topical prescription guards your dog against heartworm disease.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Please note product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The recommended minimum dose is 4.5 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 1.1 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg) moxidectin, once a month, by topical administration.
Do not apply to irritated skin.
- Remove one dose applicator tube from the package. As specified in the following table, administer the entire contents of the Advantage Multi for Dogs tube that correctly corresponds with the body weight of the dog.
Dog (lbs.) | Advantage Multi For Dogs | Volume (mL) | Imidacloprid (mg) | Moxidextin (mg) |
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3-9 | Advantage Multi 9 | 0.4 | 40 | 10 |
9.1-20 | Advantage Multi 20 | 1.0 | 100 | 25 |
20.1-55 | Advantage Multi 55 | 2.5 | 250 | 62.5 |
55.1-88 | Advantage Multi 88 | 4.0 | 400 | 100 |
88.1-110* | Advantage Multi 110 | 5.0 | 500 | 125 |
* Dogs over 110 lbs. should be treated with the appropriate combination of Advantage Multi for Dogs tubes.
- While holding the tube in an upright position, remove the cap from the tube.
- Turn the cap over and push the other end of the cap onto the tip of the tube.
- Twist the cap to break the seal and then remove the cap from the tube.
- The dog should be standing for application. Part the hair on the back of the dog between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. For dogs weighing 20 lbs. or less, place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at one spot between the shoulder blades. For dogs weighing more than 20 lbs., place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at 3 or 4 spots on the top of the backline from the base of the neck to the upper back in an area inaccessible to licking. Do not apply an amount of solution at any one location that could run off the side of the dog.
Do not let this product get in your dog’s mouth or eyes. Do not allow the dog to lick any of the application sites for 30 minutes. In households with multiple pets, keep each treated dog separated from other treated dogs and other pets for 30 minutes after application to prevent licking the application sites.
Contact with eyes can lead to eye irritation and corneal ulceration. If contact with eyes occurs, hold the dog’s eyelids open, flush thoroughly with water, and contact your veterinarian.
Stiff hair, a damp appearance of the hair, pink skin, or a slight powdery residue may be observed at the application site on some animals. This is temporary and does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the product.
Shampooing 90 minutes after treatment does not reduce the effectiveness of Advantage Multi for Dogs in the prevention of heartworm disease. Shampooing or water immersion 4 days after treatment will not reduce the effectiveness of Advantage Multi for Dogs in the treatment of flea infestations. However, shampooing as often as once weekly may reduce the effectiveness of the product against fleas.
Heartworm Prevention: For prevention of heartworm disease, Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered at one-month intervals. Advantage Multi for Dogs may be administered year-round or at a minimum should start one month before the first expected exposure to mosquitoes and should continue at monthly intervals until one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between doses is exceeded, administer Advantage Multi for Dogs immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule. When replacing another heartworm-preventative product in a heartworm prevention program, the first treatment with Advantage Multi for Dogs should be given within one month of the last dose of the former medication.
Treatment of Circulating Microfilariae: For the treatment of circulating D. immitis microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs, Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered at one-month intervals. Treatment with an approved adulticide therapy is recommended because Advantage Multi for Dogs is not effective for the treatment of adult D. immitis.
Flea Treatment: For the treatment of flea infestations, Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered at one-month intervals. If the dog is already infested with fleas when the first dose of Advantage Multi for Dogs is administered, adult fleas on the dog will be killed. However, reinfestation from the emergence of pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to occur for six weeks or longer after treatment is initiated. Dogs treated with imidacloprid, including those with pre-existing flea allergy dermatitis, have shown clinical improvement as a direct result of the elimination of fleas from the dog.
Treatment and Control of Intestinal Nematode Infections: For the treatment and control of intestinal hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala (adults, immature adults, and fourth-stage larvae) and roundworm infections caused by Toxocara canis (adults and fourth stage larvae), and Toxascaris leonina (adults), and whipworm infections caused by Trichuris vulpis (adults), Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered once as a single topical dose. For the treatment and control of intestinal hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala (adults, immature adults and fourth stage larvae) and roundworm infections caused by Toxocara canis (adults and fourth stage larvae), and Toxascaris leonina (adults), and whipworm infections caused by Trichuris vulpis (adults), Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered once as a single topical dose.
Treatment and Control of Sarcoptic Mange: For the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis, Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered as a single topical dose. A second monthly dose may be administered if necessary.
Precautions
Do not dispense dose applicator tubes without complete safety and administration information. Use with caution in sick, debilitated, or underweight animals. The safety of Advantage Multi for Dogs has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. The safe use of Advantage Multi for Dogs has not been established in puppies and dogs less than 7 weeks of age or less than 3 lbs. body weight. Before administration of Advantage Multi for Dogs, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection. At the discretion of the veterinarian, infected dogs should be treated with an adulticide to remove adult heartworms. The safety of Advantage Multi for Dogs has not been evaluated when administered on the same day as an adulticide. Advantage Multi for Dogs is not effective against adult Dirofilaria Immitis.
Storage:
Store at temperatures between 4 °C (39 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F), avoiding excess heat or cold.
FAQ
- Is Advantage Multi for Dogs waterproof?
- Advantage Multi for Dogs prevents heartworm disease in dogs after a swim or bath, 60 and 90 minutes respectively after application.
- How do I apply Advantage Multi for Dogs?
- Remove one dose applicator tube from the package.
- While holding the tube in an upright position, remove the cap from the tube.
- Turn the cap over and push the other end of the cap onto the tip of the tube.
- Twist the cap to break the seal and then remove the cap from the tube.
- The dog should be standing for application. Part the hair on the back of the dog between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. For dogs weighing 20 lbs. or less, place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at one spot between the shoulder blades. For dogs weighing more than 20 lbs., place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at 3 or 4 spots on the top of the backline from the base of the neck to the upper back in an area inaccessible to licking. Do not apply an amount of solution at any one location that could run off the side of the dog.
Do not let this product get in your dog's mouth or eyes. Do not allow the dog to lick any of the application sites for 30 minutes.
- How old does my dog have to be to use Advantage Multi for Dogs?
- Advantage Multi for Dogs is for use on puppies at least 7 weeks old and weighing at least 3 pounds.
- Does Advantage Multi for Dogs expire?
- Advantage Multi for Dogs does have an expiration date that can be found on the bottom edge of the package. Advantage Multi for Dogs should not be used past its expiration date.
- When can I bathe my dog after using Advantage Multi for Dogs?
- We recommend bathing BEFORE applying the product. The product can be applied once the pet is towel-dried. Shampooing 90 minutes after treatment does not reduce the effectiveness of Advantage Multi® for Dogs in the prevention of heartworm disease. Shampooing or water immersion 4 days after treatment does not reduce the effectiveness of Advantage Multi® for Dogs in the treatment of flea infestations. However, shampooing as often as once weekly may reduce the effectiveness of the product against fleas. Please use a pet shampoo that is soap-free.
- How does Advantage Multi for Dogs kill fleas?
- Advantage Multi for Dogs is applied to the pet’s skin. The active ingredient, imidacloprid, spreads over your dog’s body to kill fleas through contact so they don’t have to bite your dog to die.
- What if I miss an Advantage Multi for Dogs heartworm treatment?
- Life happens. If you forget or miss a dose, simply treat your dog immediately. Advantage Multi for Dogs is heartworm prevention that forgives if you forget. *It kills immature heartworms that may already be in your dog and continues to prevent future infection by killing newly acquired baby worms throughout the month.
- *After a single dose, if you forget and go more than 30 days in between treatments, just treat immediately and resume your monthly schedule.
- How often can I use Advantage Multi for Dogs?
- Use monthly, year-round, to prevent heartworm disease; kill adult fleas; treat flea infestations; treat and control hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms; and treat and control sarcoptic mange.
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