Imidacloprid/permethrin/pyriproxyfen

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Imidacloprid/permethrin/pyriproxyfen
Combination of
Imidacloprid Insecticide
Permethrin Pyrethroid insecticide
Pyriproxyfen Insecticide
Clinical data
Trade names K9 Advantix II

Imidacloprid/permethrin/pyriproxyfen, sold under the trade name K9 Advantix II, is a combination insecticide product for dogs, used for the treatment and prevention of an array of common external parasites. It is effective against fleas, ticks, chewing lice and mosquitoes. [1] The active ingredients are imidacloprid, permethrin, and pyriproxyfen. This product is toxic to cats, [2] and it is not recommended for use on dogs which share an environment with cats. [1] The product is applied onto the skin; administration of the product into the mouth can cause adverse effects. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Koch SN, Torres SM, Plumb DC (1 May 2012). Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 336–337. ISBN   978-1-4051-9896-7.
  2. ↑ Bill RL (2017). "Current (2016) flea and tick products used in small animals (major U.S. brands)". Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians (4th ed.). St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc. p. 278. ISBN   978-0-323-08679-0.
  3. ↑ Wanamaker BP, Massey KL (2015). "Imidacloprid, Imidacloprid with Permethrin, and Imidaclopride with Moxidectin". Applied pharmacology for veterinary technicians (5th ed.). St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc. p. 226. ISBN   978-0-323-18662-9.
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