Didn't stop fleas after Lufenuron in cats
89 reports to the FDA describe didn't stop fleas in cats given Lufenuron. That is 8.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all cat medicines.
89Reports
7.9%Marked serious
1.1%Recovered
0.0%Died or euthanised
33 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Lufenuron stops flea eggs from developing.
Questions owners ask
- Can Lufenuron cause didn't stop fleas in cats?
- 89 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 33 days of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
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