Chanhold 60 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats 7.6–10.0 kg

Composition

Each pipette contains:

Active substances:

Selamectin 60 mg

Excipients:

Clear colourless to yellow solution.

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Pharmacological properties

4.1 ATCvet code:

QP54AA05

4.2 Pharmacodynamics

Selamectin is a semi-synthetic compound of the avermectin class. Selamectin paralyses and/or kills a wide range of invertebrate parasites through interference with their chloride channel conductance causing disruption of normal neurotransmission. This inhibits the electrical activity of nerve cells in nematodes and muscle cells in arthropods leading to their paralysis and/or death.

Selamectin has adulticidal, ovicidal and larvicidal activity against fleas. Therefore, it effectively breaks the flea life cycle by killing adults (on the animal), preventing the hatching of eggs (on the animal and in its environment) and by killing larvae (environment only). Debris from selamectin- treated pets kills flea eggs and larvae not previously exposed to selamectin and thus may aid in the control of existing environmental flea infestations in areas to which the animal has access.

Activity has also been demonstrated against heartworm larvae.

4.3 Pharmacokinetics

Following spot on administration selamectin is absorbed from the skin reaching maximum plasma concentrations approximately 1 and 3 days after administration in cats and dogs respectively. Following absorption from the skin selamectin distributes systemically and is slowly eliminated from plasma as manifested in detectable plasma concentrations in dogs and cats 30 days after administration of a single topical dose at 6 mg/kg. The prolonged persistence and slow elimination of selamectin from plasma is reflected in the terminal elimination half-life values of 8 and 11 days in cats and dogs respectively. The systemic persistence of selamectin in plasma and the lack of extensive metabolism provide effective concentrations of selamectin for the duration of the inter-dosing interval (30 days).

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Target species

Cats.

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Indications

Cats:

• Treatment and prevention of flea infestations caused by Ctenocephalides spp. for one month following a single administration. This is as a result of the adulticidal, larvicidal and ovicidal properties of the product. The product is ovicidal for 3 weeks after administration. Through a reduction in the flea population, monthly treatment of pregnant and lactating animals will also aid in the prevention of flea infestations in the litter up to seven weeks of age. The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis and through its ovicidal and larvicidal action may aid in the control of existing environmental flea infestations in areas to which the animal has access.

• Prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis with monthly administration.

The product may be safely administered to animals infected with adult heartworms, however, it is recommended, in accordance with good veterinary practice, that all animals 6 months of age or more living in countries where a vector exists should be tested for existing adult heartworm infections before beginning medication with the product.. This product is not effective against adult D. immitis.

• Treatment of ear mites (Otodectes cynotis).

Cats:

• Treatment of biting lice infestations (Felicola subrostratus)

• Treatment of adult roundworms (Toxocara cati)

• Treatment of adult intestinal hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme).

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Dosage

The product should be administered as a single application of a single dose delivering a minimum of 6 mg/kg selamectin. When concurrent infestations or infections in the same animal are to be treated with the veterinary medicinal product, only one application of the recommended 6 mg/kg dose should be administered at any one time. The appropriate length of the treatment period for individual parasites is specified below.

Administer in accordance with the following table:

Flea treatment and prevention (cats and dogs)

Following administration of the veterinary medicinal product, the adult fleas on the animal are killed, no viable eggs are produced, and larvae (found only in the environment) are also killed. This stops flea reproduction, breaks the flea lifecycle and may aid in the control of existing environmental flea infestations in areas to which the animal has access.

For the prevention of flea infestations, the veterinary medicinal product should be administered at monthly intervals throughout the flea season, starting one month before fleas become active. Through a reduction in the flea population, monthly treatment of pregnant and lactating animals will aid prevention of flea infestations in the litter up to seven weeks of age.

For use as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis the veterinary medicinal product should be administered at monthly intervals.

Prevention of heartworm disease (cats and dogs)

The veterinary medicinal product may be administered year-round or at least within one month of the animal’s first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until the end of the mosquito season. The final dose must be given within one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. If a dose is missed and a monthly interval between dosing is exceeded then immediate administration of the veterinary medicinal product and resumption of monthly dosing will minimise the opportunity for the development of adult heartworms. When replacing another heartworm preventive veterinary medicinal product in a heartworm disease prevention programme, the first dose of the veterinary medicinal product must be given within a month of the last dose of the former medication.

Treatment of roundworm infections (cats and dogs)

A single dose of the veterinary medicinal product should be administered.

Treatment of biting lice (cats and dogs)

A single dose of the veterinary medicinal product should be administered.

Treatment of ear mites (cats)

A single dose of the veterinary medicinal product should be administered.

Treatment of hookworm infections (cats)

A single dose of the veterinary medicinal product should be administered.

Method of administration:

Remove the product pipette from its protective package.

Hold the pipette upright.

Tap the narrow part of the pipette to ensure the contents remain within the main body of the pipette. Snap back the tip.

Part the animal’s coat at the base of the neck in front of the shoulder blades until the skin is visible.

Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze the pipette several times to empty its contents completely and directly onto the skin in one spot.

Apply to the skin at the base of the neck in front of the shoulder blades. Avoid contact between the product and your fingers.

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Contraindications

Do not use in animals under 6 weeks of age.

Do not use in cats that are suffering from concomitant disease, or are debilitated and underweight (for size and age).

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

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Adverse reactions

Cats:

Rare (1 to 10 animals / 10 000 animals treated):

application site alopecia1,2

application site hair change3

hypersalivation6

Very rare (<1 animal / 10 000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

application site irritation1,4

neurological signs nos, seizures nos5

1 Normally self-resolving, but symptomatic therapy may be applicable in some circumstances.

2 Mild and transient.

3 Local temporary clumping of the hair at the application site and/or an occasional appearance of a small quantity of a white powder which typically disappear within 24 hours of treatment administration and does not affect either the safety or efficacy of the veterinary medicinal product.

4 Transient and focal.

5 Reversible as with other macrocyclic lactones.

6Briefly if there is significant licking.

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

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Warnings

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:

This veterinary medicinal product is to be applied to the skin surface only. Do not administer orally or parenterally.

Keep treated animals away from fires and other sources of ignition for at least 30 minutes or until the hair coat is dry.

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals

This product is highly flammable; keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition.

The product is a skin and eye irritant.

Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the product.

Wash hands after use and wash off any product in contact with the skin immediately with soap and water. If accidental eye exposure occurs, flush the eyes immediately with water and seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

Avoid direct contact with treated animals until the application site is dry. On the day of treatment, children must not handle treated animals and the animals should not be permitted to sleep with their owners, especially children. Used applicators should be disposed of immediately and not left within the sight or reach of children. People with sensitive skin or known allergy to veterinary medicinal products of this type should handle the product with caution.

Special precautions for the protection of the environment:

Please refer to section 5.5.

Other precautions:

Do not allow treated animals to bathe in water courses until at least two hours after treatment administration.

3.11 Special restrictions for use and special conditions for use, including restrictions on the use of antimicrobial and antiparasitic veterinary medicinal products in order to limit the risk of development of resistance

Not applicable.

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Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay

The product can be used in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats

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Interactions

None known.

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Overdose

No undesirable effects were observed after the administration of 10 times the recommended dose. Selamectin was administered at 3 times the recommended dose to cats infected with adult heartworms and no undesirable effects were observed. Selamectin was also administered at 3 times the recommended dose to breeding male and female cats, including pregnant and lactating females nursing their litters and at 5 times the recommended dose to ivermectin-sensitive Collies, and no undesirable effects were observed.

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Special warnings

Animals may be bathed 2 hours after treatment without loss of efficacy.

Do not apply when the animal’s hair coat is wet. However, shampooing or soaking the animal 2 or more hours after treatment will not reduce the efficacy of the product. For ear mite treatment, do not apply directly to the ear canal.

It is important to apply the dose as indicated to minimize the quantity that the animal can lick off. If significant licking does occur, a brief period of hypersalivation may rarely be observed in cats.

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Withdrawal period

Not applicable.

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Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

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Immediate packaging

The veterinary medicinal product is presented in a white plastic pipette formed from a layer of polypropylene/cyclic olefin copolymer/polypropylene with a layer of polyethylene/ethylene vinyl alcohol/polyethylene.

The product is available in packs of three pipettes, six pipettes in individual foil sachets within an outer carton.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

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Storage

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

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Shelf life

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.

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Disposal of unused product

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.

Use take-back schemes for the disposal of any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived thereof in accordance with local requirements and with any national collection systems applicable to the veterinary medicinal product concerned.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

The product should not enter water courses as this may be dangerous for fish and other aquatic organisms. Containers and residual contents should be disposed of along with collected domestic refuse to avoid contamination of any water courses.

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Additional information

Vm 08749/5006

8 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION

17 April 2019

9 DATE OF THE LAST REVISION OF THE SUMMARY OF THE PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

September 2025

10 CLASSIFICATION OF VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Veterinary medicinal product subject to prescription.

Find more product information by searching for the ‘Product Information Database’ on www.gov.uk.

Gavin Hall Approved: 28 October 2025

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Registration holder

Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd.

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