Imidacloprid/permethrin/pyriproxyfen explained

Type:combo
Component1:Imidacloprid
Class1:Insecticide
Component2:Permethrin
Class2:Pyrethroid insecticide
Component3:Pyriproxyfen
Class3:Insecticide
Tradename: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 to use it on dogs which share an environment with cats. The product is applied onto the skin; administration of the product into the mouth can cause adverse effects.[3]

Notes and References

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