Description and
Composition
Oral tablets of 4 strengths
are available:
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PROGRAM 23.1mg TAL, a
tablet containing 23.1 mg of lufenuron.
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PROGRAM 67.8mg TAL, a
tablet containing 67.8 mg of lufenuron.
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PROGRAM 204.9mg TAL, a
tablet containing 204.9mg of lufenuron.
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PROGRAM 409.8mg TAL,
tablet containing 409.8 mg of lufenuron.
Properties
Lufenuron, the active
ingredient of PROGRAM, is an insect development
inhibitor (IDI) belonging to the group of benzoyl-phenyl-ureas (BPUs).
Like all
BPU's, lufenuron acts as a chitin synthesis inhibitor. Female fleas
feeding on
treated animals will produce eggs out of which no larvae will hatch.
The
interruption of the flea life cycle results in a long-term, very
effective flea control
on the animal as well as in the environment.
Indications
Program TAL is an oral
tablet for dogs for the prevention
and control of flea infestations.
Dosage and Administration
PROGRAM TAL is given orally
with food at the minimum dose
of 10mg lufenuron per kg body weight according to the following
table: