Fipromax drops for kittens and puppies 1.5–4 kg are a spot-on insecticide and acaricide from the Ukrainian brand Fipromax. The pack contains two 0.5 ml pipettes, each for one treatment of a youngster weighing 1.5 to 4 kg. The active ingredient is fipronil. According to the manufacturer, the drops protect cats and dogs against fleas, sucking lice, chewing lice, ixodid ticks and sarcoptic mites at various stages of their development.
How fipronil works
After application, fipronil is not absorbed into the bloodstream; it collects in the upper layer of the skin, the hair follicles and the sebaceous glands. From there it works by contact: the parasite picks it up when it bites or touches the skin and coat. Fipronil blocks the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors of insects and mites, disrupting nerve signals and causing paralysis and death of the parasite. The drops are used both for treatment and prevention: against fleas, lice and chewing lice, against sarcoptic and notoedric mange mites, and to prevent parasites from attacking.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | fipronil |
| Body weight | 1.5–4 kg (kittens and puppies) |
| Pack | 2 pipettes of 0.5 ml |
| Flea protection | up to 3 months |
| Ixodid tick protection | 1 month |
| Repeat treatment | no more than once a month |
| Storage | 0–30 °C, shelf life 3 years |
Pros
- Broad spectrum. Fleas, lice, chewing lice, ixodid ticks and mange mites.
- Long flea protection. Up to 3 months after a single treatment.
- A dose for little ones. The pipette is designed for kittens and puppies of 1.5–4 kg.
- For cats and dogs. One pack suits both a kitten and a puppy.
- Gentle on skin. The manufacturer states it is hypoallergenic and allows use in pregnant and nursing animals.
- Two treatments per pack. An inexpensive way to cover fleas and ticks early on.
Cons
- Only a month against ticks. During tick season, treatment has to be repeated monthly.
- Weight-specific. The pipette is only for youngsters of 1.5–4 kg; a growing pet will need another size.
- Check the age in the leaflet. The product page doesn't state a minimum age — follow the leaflet in the pack.
- No repellent effect on flying insects. The description mentions no action against mosquitoes or flies.
- No worm protection. Deworming is done separately.
How to apply
Weigh the kitten or puppy first: the pipette is suitable only between 1.5 and 4 kg. Snap and cut off the tip of the pipette, part the coat on the neck at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades — where the youngster can't lick it off — and squeeze the contents onto the skin. Don't apply it on top of the fur: the drops must reach the skin. Repeat no more often than once a month. Detailed instructions are inside the pack — read them before the first treatment. Store the pipettes in the closed pack in a dry place out of direct sunlight, away from food and pet food, at 0–30 °C and out of children's reach.
Protecting a youngster comprehensively
Fleas carry tapeworms, so flea drops should go together with regular deworming — see our article on worms in cats and dogs. If fleas are already present, treat the bed and resting places too: larvae and eggs live not only on the animal. What else you'll need in the first weeks is listed in our guides a kitten at home and a puppy at home.
Who it suits
Kittens and puppies weighing 1.5–4 kg — for the first flea and tick treatment and, as prescribed, for mange mites. Handy when a kitten and a puppy are growing up in the same home. Adult pets need a weight-matched product from the antiparasitic products section; what to do about fleas on a cat is covered in fleas on a cat: how to get rid of them, and for dogs — in fleas and ticks in dogs.
Verdict
Fipromax for kittens and puppies is a simple, affordable fipronil spot-on: up to 3 months of flea protection and a month against ixodid ticks. A good choice for youngsters of 1.5–4 kg, as long as you stick to the weight range, apply the pipette to the skin and repeat monthly during tick season.
FAQ
How long do Fipromax drops last?
Up to 3 months against fleas and 1 month against ixodid ticks.
What weight is this pipette for?
For kittens and puppies from 1.5 to 4 kg; one 0.5 ml pipette is one treatment.
Can one pack treat both a kitten and a puppy?
Yes, the drops suit both cats and dogs; the pack contains two pipettes — one per youngster.
Where should the drops be applied?
On the skin of the neck at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades, where the animal can't lick it off.
How often can the treatment be repeated?
No more often than once a month.
Do the drops help against mange mites?
According to the manufacturer, yes — they are used for sarcoptic and notoedric mange.
Can a pregnant cat or dog be treated?
The manufacturer states the drops are safe for pregnant and nursing animals; it's still best to consult a vet first.
Is a prescription needed?
No, the drops are sold without a veterinary prescription.
