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Comfortis

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  • Dogs, 5-10 lbs, 6 pack
  • Dogs, 10-20 lbs, 6 pack
  • Dogs, 20-40 lbs, 6 pack
  • Dogs, 40-60 lbs, 6 pack
  • Dogs, 60-120 lbs, 6 pack
  • Cats, 4-6 lbs, 6 pack
  • Cats, 6-12 lbs, 6 pack
  • Cats, 12-24 lbs, 6 pack
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Comfortis is the first FDA-approved, chewable beef-flavored tablet (derived from pork protein and hydrolyzed soy) that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month. Comfortis for Dogs & Cats requires a prescription from your veterinarian. The active ingredient in Comfortis (Spinosad) kills fleas by causing excitation of the insect’s nervous system, leading to paralysis and rapid death.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WHAT IS COMFORTIS?
Comfortis is a chewable beef-flavored tablet (derived from pork protein and hydrolyzed soy) that eliminates fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month. This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
FOR:
Dogs and Cats (14 weeks or older)

HOW DOES COMFORTIS WORK?

BENEFITS:
•Begins eliminating fleas within 30 minutes

•Lasts a full month

•Kills fleas before they can lay eggs

•Comes in a convenient chewable, beef-flavored tablet

•Spinosad, the active ingredient in Comfortis, is environmentally friendly

SIDE EFFECTS:
Side effects that may occur include vomiting. If vomiting occurs within one hour of administration, redose with another full dose. Other side effects may occur. Continue giving Comfortis chewable tablets and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences decreased appetite, lethargy or decreased activity, diarrhea, incoordination, weight loss, cough, increased thirst, vocalization, increased appetite, redness of the skin, hyperactivity and excessive salivation. Following concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin with Comfortis, some dogs have experienced the following clinical signs: trembling/twitching, salivation/drooling, seizures, incoordination, excessive dilation of pupils, blindness and disorientation. Post-approval experience continues to support the safety of Comfortis when used concurrently with heartworm preventatives according to label directions. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or especially bothersome to the pet.

INSTRUCTIONS

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Comfortis can be given to dogs at least 14 weeks of age, weighing at least 5 lbs, and cats 14 weeks of age, weighing at least 4 lbs. For dogs between 5-10 lbs, give one 140 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications. For dogs between 10.1-20 lbs, administer one 270 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications. For dogs between 20.1-40 lbs, administer one 560 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications. For dogs between 40.1-60 lbs, administer one 810 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications. For dogs between 60.1-120 lbs, administer one 1620 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications. For cats between 4.1-6 lbs, administer one 140 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. For cats between 6.1-12 lbs, administer one 270 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. For cats between 12.1-24 lbs, administer one 560 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications.
DIRECTIONS:
Use As Directed By Veterinarian

DOSAGE

DOGS:
•5-10 lbs: Give one 140 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

•10.1-20 lbs: Give one 270 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

•20.1-40 lbs: Give one 560 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

•40.1-60 lbs: Give one 810 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

•60.1-120 lbs: Give one 1620 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

CATS:
•4.1-6 lbs: Give one 140 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month. Comfortis may be chewed, offered in food, or administered like other tablet medications.

•6.1-12 lbs: Give one 270 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

•12.1-24 lbs: Give one 560 mg chewable tablet by mouth once a month.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the most important thing I should know about Comfortis?

2. How does this product work?

3. How should Comfortis be given?

4. What should I be cautious of with this product?

5. What ingredients are in Comfortis?

ANSWERS:
1. Comfortis is the first FDA-approved, chewable beef-flavored tablet (derived from pork protein and hydrolyzed soy) that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month. This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

2. The active ingredient in Comfortis (Spinosad) kills fleas by causing excitation of the insect’s nervous system, leading to paralysis and rapid death.

3. Comfortis can be given to dogs at least 14 weeks of age, weighing at least 5 lbs, and cats 14 weeks of age, weighing at least 4 lbs. Please see dosage section for directions.

4. Side effects may occur, including vomiting. If your pet is experiencing loss of appetite, lethargy, or any other difference in behavior, contact your veterinarian. The FDA has received reports of adverse reactions in dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin. Dogs receiving extra-label doses of ivermectin to treat non-responsive demodectic mange and other conditions have developed signs of ivermectin toxicity. Ivermectin is an ingredient found in heartworm preventatives. In cats, the most common adverse reaction recorded in clinical trials was vomiting. Other adverse reactions were: lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea. Use with caution with concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin. For complete safety information, see product label.

5. The ingredients in Comfortis for Dogs 5-10 lbs and Comfortis for Cats 4.1-6 lbs are Spinosad 140 mg. The ingredients in Comfortis for Dogs 10.1-20 lbs and Comfortis for Cats 6.1-12 lbs are Spinosad 270 mg. The ingredients in Comfortis for Dogs 20.1-40 lbs and Comfortis for Cats 12.1-24 lbs are Spinosad 560 mg. The ingredients in Comfortis for Dogs 40.1-60 lbs are Spinosad 810 mg. The ingredients in Comfortis for Dogs 60.1-120 lbs are Spinosad 1,620 mg.

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