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selamectin

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selamectin
a macrocyclic lactone parasiticide, one of the avermectins effective against internal and external parasites with sustained absorption when used topically in dogs and cats.


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Feline owners can turn to products like selamectin, a topical cream which is typically known as Revolution for Feline; ivermectin, also known as Heartgard, but for cats; and milbemycin, also known as Interceptor.
The letter stated that a labeling item for Heartgard Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) compared the drug with milbemycin oxime (MBO) products and selamectin in treatment of canine parasites with zoonotic potential that may "call into question the efficacy" of MBOs in the treatment of Ancylostoma caninum.
Selamectin comes in premeasured doses according to an animal's size and age.
 
 
 
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