Antiparasitics
No permethrin for cats
Published on 15/05/2019
Keywords : Pharmacovigilance, Antiparasitics
In the context of the veterinary drug monitoring plan that ANSES has implemented via the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products, serious and even lethal adverse reactions in cats treated with topical antiparasitic treatments containing permethrin used for treating dogs are regularly reported. ANSES therefore reminds cat owners to never use permethrin-based veterinary medicinal products on their cats and provides them here with a series of recommendations in order to avoid cat poisonings.
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The proper use of ectoparasiticides in domestic animals
Updated on 25/04/2018
Keywords : Veterinary medicinal products, Antiparasitics
Ectoparasites (parasites living on the outside of their host) can cause serious diseases in animals as well as diseases transmissible to humans. Veterinary medicinal products are available to control and/or prevent these diseases.
Head lice treatments
Updated on 04/08/2016
Keywords : Antiparasitics, Veterinary medicinal products
Antiparasitics, insecticides and anti-mite treatments intended for pets should never be used on humans, especially children. Veterinary medicinal products obtain marketing authorisation (MA) prior to marketing based on a risks vs benefits assessment for the animal they are to be used on. If the risks for humans have been identified and evaluated, it is only with regard to the risks for individuals who handle or administer the products.
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