Program Suspension

Generic name: lufenuron suspension
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Suspension

The once-a-month oral suspension that controls flea populations.

Introduction

Novartis Animal Health encourages you to take the time to read this package insert which describes the use of PROGRAM® (lufenuron) Suspension as a convenient monthly flea control treatment. Controlling flea infestations is very important to the health of your pet. After reading this insert, if you have any questions about Program Suspension, flea control or medical problems associated with flea infestations, consult your veterinarian, who is your pet’s healthcare expert.

Administration

Program Suspension is administered by mixing into food. If the dose is not entirely consumed, redose once with the full recommended dose as soon as possible. In multiple cat households, each cat should be treated separately to ensure adequate dosing.

Program Suspension must be administered monthly, preferably on the same date each month in conjunction with a normal meal. Treatment with Program Suspension may begin at any time of the year. Treatment should continue until the end of “flea season.” If there is risk of exposure to fleas year-round, then treatment should continue the entire year without interruption. Ask you veterinarian for details concerning your geographic area and the most effective treatment schedule for your pet.

To maximize benefits from the use of Program Suspension, it is important to treat all cats within a household. All dogs within the household should be treated with PROGRAM Tablets. Fleas can reproduce on untreated cats and dogs and allow infestations to persist.

Directions for Use

Mix the entire contents of the appropriate size Program Suspension pack(s) with about two tablespoons of the cat’s food. Since Program Suspension is a liquid, it mixes easily with wet food. You can make it a special treat for your cat by mixing it with your cat’s favorite wet food.

The active ingredient in PROGRAM is excreted in high concentrations in the milk, however, no resulting adverse effects have been recognized.

Flea Infestations on Cats

Although other flea species may be found on cats, the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the predominant flea associated with infestations on cats in the United States. In addition to the common nuisance irritations associated with infestations, fleas can be responsible for medical problems in your pet such as military dermatitis, a skin reaction to flea bites. Also, fleas transmit other parasites, including tapeworms. Controlling flea infestations is important to your pet’s health while also reducing the major and minor annoyances associated with these parasites.

Lufenuron, the active ingredient of Program Suspension does not kill adult fleas ...