Comfortis™ is a no-fuss, no-mess way to protect dogs from fleas for the whole month. These convenient, chewable beef flavoured tablets provide fast-acting and lasting month long relief. Fleas can be a major problem for dogs and their owners. These blood-sucking parasites cause considerable discomfort for pets, leading to scratching, chewing, biting and restlessness.
Comfortis™ rapidly kills fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and is intended for the treatment, prevention and control of flea infestations and for the control of flea allergy dermatitis in dogs for one month following a single administration. Comfortis™ is not recommended for use in puppies less than 14 weeks of age.
Concurrent use of Comfortis™ with high off-label doses of ivermectin for parasitic mange or demodecosis has been associated with an increased risk of developing neurological signs typically associated with ivermectin toxicity. Comfortis™ should not be administered concurrently with high doses of macrocyclic lactones.
Comfortis™ is recommended for use in dogs 14 weeks of age or older. Comfortis™ tablets are given orally with food, once a month at the recommended minimum dosage of 30 mg/kg body weight for dogs as specified in the following table:
| Body Weight* |
Spinosad Per Tablet(mg) |
Tablets Administered per Month |
| 2.3-4.5kg |
140 |
one |
| 4.6-9kg |
270 |
one |
| 9.1-18kg |
560 |
one |
| 18.1-27kg |
810 |
one |
| 27.1-54kg |
1620 |
one
|
Dogs over 54 kg should be administered the appropriate combination of tablets. Comfortis™ Chewable Tablets should be administered with food for maximum effectiveness.
As Comfortis™ is an oral product, there are no restrictions with regards to swimming or washing after treatment. Dogs can be treated while wet and can be exposed to water immediately after treatment. Additionally, there is no requirement to exclude the dog from access to any furniture or home fittings. Unlike spot-on treatments, Comfortis™ won’t rub or wash off and damage any surfaces or other materials in the home.
To minimise the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household. Where a heavy environmental infestation is present, the concurrent use of a registered environmental control product on areas such as bedding and carpet may facilitate more rapid resolution of the flea infestation.