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REVOLUTION®
(selamectin)
Topical Solution

Description

  • Topical once-a-month parasiticide for cats.


  • Provides systemic treatment against a broad spectrum of external and internal parasites.
Approved Uses

REVOLUTION® is approved for:
  • Use in cats 8 weeks of age and older against the following parasites: adult fleas, flea eggs, heartworm, ear mites, hookworm, and roundworm.


  • Killing adult fleas and preventing flea eggs from hatching for one month and is indicated for prevention and control of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis).


  • Prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.


  • Treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations.


  • Treatment and control of roundworm (Toxocara cati) and hookworm (Ancylostoma tubaeforme) infections.
Key Features

  • REVOLUTION is a prescription-only medicine, not a pesticide.


  • Broad-spectrum protection against most internal and external parasites.


  • Kills adult fleas and their eggs.


  • Fast, simple and easy to use.


  • Low-volume dosage size can be applied in one spot.


  • Non-greasy, quick-drying preparation.


  • Bathing pet 2 hours after application does not affect efficacy.


  • Available in 6 convenient dosage sizes in no-drip disposable tubes.
Packaging

  • REVOLUTION for kittens is available in cartons containing 3 single-dose tubes.


  • REVOLUTION for cats is available in cartons containing 3 or 6 single-dose tubes.
Dosage and Administration

  • Hold tube upright.


  • Press cap down until a click is heard (cap punctures applicator seal).


  • Remove cap and check to be sure tip of tube is open.


  • Part hair at base of neck and place tip of tube on visible skin area.


  • Squeeze tube 3 or 4 times in one spot until empty. Keep tube squeezed to avoid drawing liquid back into tube. While keeping tube squeezed, drag it away from liquid and lift up to remove.


  • Ensure tube is empty.


  • The recommended minimum dose is 2.7 mg selamectin per pound (6 mg/kg) of body weight, applied according to the following tables.


  • For cats more than 15 pounds, the appropriate combination of color-coded tubes is used.
Precautions

  • While the number of circulating adult D. immitis microfilariae may decrease following treatment, REVOLUTION is not effective for microfilariae clearance.


  • In humans, may be irritating to skin and eyes.


  • In studies, <1% of cats experienced digestive upset.


  • Approximately 1% of cats experienced temporary hair loss at the application site.


  • Do not use in sick, debilitated or underweight animals.


  • Flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks or open flame.


  • Keep out of reach of children.


  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

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