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Imidacloprid

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Imidacloprid

Imidacloprid

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available

Both Chewable Tablets Non-Rx 100% storefront ready

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers

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Imidacloprid

For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ). For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; and the treatment of Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs; and the treatment and control of intestinal roundworms ( Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina ), hookworms ( Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala ), and whipworms ( Trichuris vulpis ); kills adult fleas and treats flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ); treats and controls sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis . For the prevention of heartworm disease in ferrets caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis ) and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on ferrets. Species commonly shown: Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic name
Imidacloprid
Brand names
advantus™, Advantus, Imidacloprid
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA labelers
Species
Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dosage forms
Chewable Tablets
Prescription
Non-prescription
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
advantus™ Advantus Imidacloprid
Dosage forms
Chewable Tablets

Indications / Uses

For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ). For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; and the treatment of Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs; and the treatment and control of intestinal roundworms ( Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina ), hookworms ( Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala ), and whipworms ( Trichuris vulpis ); kills adult fleas and treats flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ); treats and controls sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis . For the prevention of heartworm disease in ferrets caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis ) and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on ferrets.

Warnings / Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin.

  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea, Pruritus, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm, Diarrhoea, Behavioural disorder NOS.

FAQ

Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied

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Chewable Tablets

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Related Conditions

Fleas (Flea Infestation) Heartworm Disease Mange (sarcoptic mange, demodicosis) Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)

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Used for:

advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or greater.

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • Do not administer this product orally
  • For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals
  • Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats
  • Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets
  • The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose
  • Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
  • Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets
  • Do not apply to irritated skin
  • Diabetes (1 reports)
  • Death (1 reports)
  • Blindness (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • Do not administer this product orally
  • For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals
  • Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats
  • Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets
  • The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose

Most reported reactions:

  • Diabetes (1 reports)
  • Death (1 reports)
  • Blindness (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
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Quick Facts

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers
Form: Chewable Tablets
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200615 ANADA: 200638 ANADA: 200700 ANADA: 200701 ANADA: 200714 ANADA: 200716 ANADA: 200718 ANADA: 200721 ANADA: 200811 ANADA: 200818 NADA: 141208 NADA: 141251 NADA: 141254 NADA: 141435 NDC Package: 17030-023-01 NDC Package: 17030-023-03 NDC Package: 17030-025-01 NDC Package: 17030-025-06 NDC Package: 17030-043-01 NDC Package: 17030-043-06
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Warnings / Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin.

  • High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin.
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
3
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Skin & allergy (6) · Localised itching, Localised hair loss, Hives Neurologic (1) · Tiredness (lethargy) Behavior (2) · Biting -aggression, Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Effectiveness (7) · Lack of efficacy - NOS, Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Giardia, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm Other (16) · Reddening of the skin, Product label issues, Patient instructions for use on label confusing
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Neurologic 1 Cat 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0

Species coverage: Cat (18) Dog (14)

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Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Cat Non-serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Behavior Cat Non-serious - 1
Behavior Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
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Official label / PI

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SPL

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FOI

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advantus™

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Sponsor
Elanco US Inc.
NADA
141-435
Status
OTC
Form
Chewable Tablets
Route
Oral
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each chewable tablet contains either 7.5 mg or 37.5 mg of imidacloprid.

Dogs

Indication
advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or greater.
Dosage
Administer daily one 7.5-mg chew to dogs weighing 4 to 22 pounds or one 37.5-mg chew to dogs weighing 23 to 110 pounds.
Limitations
Do not give to puppies younger than 10 weeks of age or to dogs weighing less than 4 pounds. Do not give more than one tablet a day.

Imidacloprid SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

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FDA Structured Product Label XML for Imidacloprid. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Advantus SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

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FDA Structured Product Label XML for Advantus. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

UCM433795.pdf

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ANADA 200-700 FOI Summar.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-714 Approved November 24, 2021.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-718 Approved February 7, 2022.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-701 Approved June 10, 2021.pdf

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FOI Summary sA 200-701 Approved February 9, 2023.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-721 Approved March 28, 2022.pdf

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FOI Summary sA 200-721 Approved January 12, 2023.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-716 Approved January 28, 2022.pdf

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UCM051438.pdf

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UCM381705.pdf

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UCM051423.pdf

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UCM381709.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-638 Approved May 27, 2020.pdf

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FOI Summary oA 200-615 Approved December 19, 2019.pdf

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ucm117758.pdf

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Storefront facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    The storefront fact projection used for browse cards and quick facts.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: Advantus Imidacloprid
Manufacturer mapping: Multiple FDA labelers
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both • FDA-labeled species: Dog
Rx/OTC: OTC
Form/route: Chewable Tablets • Oral
Applications: NADA 141-435
NDC: Packages 58198-0017-1 58198-0017-2 58198-0017-3 58198-0018-1 58198-0018-2 58198-0018-3 • Products 58198 86154
Documents: 1 (FOI: 1) • SPL: 1 • Label highlights • Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 3 • Cat 0 • View
Case summaries: 2 (showing 2) • View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.
Explore
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Usage_Inferred (0.78), Usage_Inferred (0.78)
Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: B74.8 ICD10_CM: B82.9 ICD10_CM: B86 ICD10_CM: B88.1
Other filariases

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Diabetes (1) Death (1) Blindness (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Reddening of the skin (1) Product label issues (1) Patient instructions for use on label confusing (1) Overdose (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200615 ANADA: 200638 ANADA: 200700 ANADA: 200701 ANADA: 200714 ANADA: 200716 ANADA: 200718 ANADA: 200721 ANADA: 200811 ANADA: 200818 NADA: 141208 NADA: 141251 NADA: 141254 NADA: 141435 NDC Package: 17030-023-01 NDC Package: 17030-023-03 NDC Package: 17030-025-01 NDC Package: 17030-025-06 NDC Package: 17030-043-01 NDC Package: 17030-043-06 NDC Package: 17030-044-01 NDC Package: 17030-044-06 NDC Package: 17030-080-01 NDC Package: 17030-080-06
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
17030-023-01 17030 -
17030-023-03 17030 -
17030-025-01 17030 -
17030-025-06 17030 -
17030-043-01 17030 -
17030-043-06 17030 -
17030-044-01 17030 -
17030-044-06 17030 -
17030-080-01 17030 -
17030-080-06 17030 -
17030-103-01 17030 -
17030-103-06 17030 -
17030-400-01 17030 -
17030-400-06 17030 -
17030-500-01 17030 -
17030-500-06 17030 -
51072-100-01 51072 -
51072-100-02 51072 -
51072-100-03 51072 -
51072-100-04 51072 -

Enriched Documents

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Data Sources & Change Log

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Official 46 Clinical 1 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea, Pruritus, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), La… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after app… (Official, 2026-04-12)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after app… (Official, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after app… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-26)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-25)
  • indications: Advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or grea… (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-26)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
advantus™
OTC
Imidacloprid
Chewable Tablets • Oral
Label highlights
Official documents
Elanco US Inc. NADA 141-435 Approved May 21, 2021

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each chewable tablet contains either 7.5 mg or 37.5 mg of imidacloprid.
Dogs
Indication
advantus™ kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age and older and weighing 4 pounds or greater.
Dosage
Administer daily one 7.5-mg chew to dogs weighing 4 to 22 pounds or one 37.5-mg chew to dogs weighing 23 to 110 pounds.
Limitations
Do not give to puppies younger than 10 weeks of age or to dogs weighing less than 4 pounds. Do not give more than one tablet a day.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ). For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; and the treatment of Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs; and the treatment and control of intestinal roundworms ( Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina ), hookworms ( Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala ), and whipworms ( Trichuris vulpis ); kills adult fleas and treats flea infestations ( Ctenocephalides felis ); treats and controls sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis . For the prevention of heartworm disease in ferrets caused by Dirofilaria immitis ; kills adult fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis ) and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on ferrets.

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not administer this product orally. For the first 30 minutes after application ensure that dogs cannot lick the product from application sites on themselves or other treated animals. Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product (containing 2.5 %moxidectin) on cats. Use only the 0.4 mL ADVANTAGE MULTI for Cats in ferrets. The 0.23 mL size does not provide an effective dose and the 0.8mL size could result in an overdose. Federal (U.S.A.) Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets. Do not apply to irritated skin.

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Skin & allergy
Localised itching (1) • Cat Localised hair loss (1) • Cat Hives (1) • Cat Hair loss NOS (1) • Cat Face and neck swelling (1) • Cat
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Chewing - pruritus (1) • Cat

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Neurologic
Tiredness (1) • Cat

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Behavior
Biting -aggression (1) • Cat Behavioral disorder (1) • Dog

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Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy - NOS (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Giardia (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (1) • Dog
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Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - ear mite (1) • Cat Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (1) • Dog

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Other
Reddening of the skin (1) • Dog Product label issues (1) • Dog Patient instructions for use on label confusing (1) • Dog Overdose (1) • Dog Medication error NOS (1) • Dog
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Loose stool (1) • Dog Licking at application site (1) • Cat Hyperactivity (1) • Cat Hiding (1) • Cat Foaming at the mouth (1) • Cat Expired drug administered (1) • Cat Diabetes (1) • Cat Death (1) • Cat Blistering (1) • Cat Blindness (1) • Dog Abnormal urine odour (1) • Cat

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Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Chihuahua, Unknown, 2.268 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Dose: 1 Other per animal • Reactions: Vomiting, Overdose • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075241
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Weight: 2.268 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet, chewable
  • Dose: 1 Other per animal
Reactions Reported:
Vomiting Overdose
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 year, 6.804 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Dose: 1 tablet per animal • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-073236
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 2.00 Year
  • Weight: 6.804 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet, chewable
  • Dose: 1 tablet per animal
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.

Storage & Handling

No approved storage guidance is linked yet for this ingredient. Use manufacturer packaging and veterinary guidance for handling/storage.

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