Does Advantage 2 expire?

You can use Advantage® II for cats on kittens and cats 8 weeks of age and older. Does Advantage® II for cats expire? There is no expiration date required on the packaging by the EPA for Advantage® II for cats. We recommend the product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label.

How do I know if my Advantage II is expired?

Since the EPA does not require expiration dates on packaging for Advantage II, there is no expiration date listed.

What is the shelf life of advantage?

The minimum guaranteed shelf life for Advantage reagents is six months, enabling labs to use their reagents according to current testing needs.

Does flea medicine actually expire?

At the time of manufacture FRONTLINE Plus®, FRONTLINE Tri-Act® and FRONTLINE® Spot On have a shelf life of 3 years, although typically less than this will be remaining at the point of purchase. Please do not use any product beyond its expiry date. The expiry date refers to the end of the indicated month.

How long is Bayer Advantage II good for?

Advantage® II flea control for cats is easy on you, easy on your cat, but hard on fleas. This once-per month, odorless topical kills fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs through contact so they don't have to bite your cat to die. It continues to prevent re-infestation for 30 days.

How Does Advantage® II Work to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Dog?

What is the difference between advantage and advantage II?

Advantage required adult fleas to ingest the medication, at which point they would be impacted by the insect-specific neurotoxins and die. Advantage II kills fleas on contact, with the addition of three new chemicals to its formula, that makes your dog or cat's skin an entirely inhospitable environment for pests.

What are the side effects of Advantage 2?

For medical emergencies call 1-800-422-9874. Side Effects (Cats): Monitor your cat after application. Side effects may include signs of skin irritation such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Gastrointestinal signs such as hypersalivation, vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported.

What happens when flea treatment expires?

If a medication is past the expiration date determined by the manufacturer, it is best not to use it. While it may not directly cause harm, using an expired drug may have some negative effects including: Delay in appropriate treatment.

How long can you use medicine after expiration date?

What they found from the study is 90% of more than 100 drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, were perfectly good to use even 15 years after the expiration date. So, the expiration date doesn't really indicate a point at which the medication is no longer effective or has become unsafe to use.

What happens if I give my dog expired flea medicine?

As a medication reaches its expiration date, it typically undergoes chemical changes due to exposure and environmental conditions. These changes result in loss of efficacy, decreased potency, and even harmful chemical changes.

Does Advantage 2 work for fleas?

Advantage II Once-A-Month Cat & Kitten Topical Flea Treatment effectively kills fleas, flea eggs and flea larvae. Specially formulated to provide cats and kittens with fast-acting, superior flea protection, Advantage II flea control drops kill fleas within 12 hours of application.

Are fleas immune to Advantage 2?

Cat fleas (C. felis) are regularly tested for resistance against the adulticides in popular flea medications (e.g. fipronil in PetAction Plus). There hasn't been any confirmed resistance to fipronil (in Frontline Plus), or imidacloprid (in Advantage II).

Does advantage need to be refrigerated?

Bags of dry Science Diet, Healthy Advantage and Prescription Diet cat or dog food should be stored in a cool, dry environment under 100°F (38°C)? This is to prevent destruction of vitamins and oxidation of fats leading to rancidity.

How safe is Advantage II?

Imidacloprid and pyriproxyfen as found in Advantage II are generally quite safe, even if a little is accidentally ingested. However, the product is very bitter tasting.

Can Advantage 2 be used more than once a month?

Under normal conditions this product is effective for one month. However, in cases of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than 4 weeks. Do not retreat more often than once every 14 days for kittens or once every 7 days for small and large cats.

Does Advantix II expire?

A: According to vet depot FAQ "Does K9 Advantix II expire? answered "K9 Advantix does not have an expiration date as long as you store unused containers in their original packaging and at room temperature." Use your own best judgement.

What medications are harmful after expiration date?

What common medications are harmful when expired? Currently, only the antibiotic tetracycline is known to be harmful when expired. In several reported cases, expired tetracycline has caused Fanconi syndrome. This is a rare form of kidney damage that prevents electrolytes from being absorbed by the body.

What happens if you accidentally take expired medicine?

Expired medical products can be less effective or risky due to a change in chemical composition or a decrease in strength. Certain expired medications are at risk of bacterial growth and sub-potent antibiotics can fail to treat infections, leading to more serious illnesses and antibiotic resistance.

What medication can you not take expired?

This can cause infection, irritation and other potentially harmful side effects. An FDA study determined that drugs like liquid antibiotics, aspirin, nitroglycerin and insulin are among the drugs found to have deteriorated past their expiration date. Once a drug has expired, you should dispose of it properly.

Is it OK to use expired cat flea treatment?

Look, expired products mean their efficacy no longer exists, right? So giving such products on your pet will do no good. It won't help in treating whatever you plan on treating, and it will definitely not help the pet's overall health.

Are fleas still alive after flea treatment?

Often even after treating with a suitable flea treatment you will still see flea's on your animal. However, this does not mean that the treatment has not worked or that the fleas are immune – the reasons are fairly simple: Fleas are hatching in your home and re-infecting your pet.

Is there flea medicine that lasts a year?

Yes, it is safe to use Bravecto all year-round. Fleas can be a year-round problem indoors and outdoors. Applying Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs every 6 months ensures your dog will be protected from fleas throughout the year with just two doses.

What are the dangers of Advantage flea treatment?

Ingestion of this product by dogs may cause serious adverse reactions including depression, salivation, dilated pupils, incoordination, panting, and generalized muscle tremors. a Some dogs are more sensitive to avermectins due to a mutation in the MDR1 gene.

How long does advantage for fleas last?

Advantage®II kills fleas within two hours and remains effective for up to four weeks.

What is the main ingredient in Advantage 2?