Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders.
Revolution selamectin for dogs side effects.
Ingredients in revolution for dogs.
Revolution is also safe for use in dogs over 6 weeks of age and cats over 8 weeks.
In safety studies selamectin solution was applied at 1 3 5 and 10 times the recommended dose to six week old kittens.
Sarolaner one of the ingredients in revolution plus is a member of the isoxazoline class which has been associated with adverse reactions such as tremors ataxia and seizures.
It is safe and simple to apply topically on dogs and cats.
Reading the studies on revolution side effects it does talk about some animals having adverse effects.
Revolution is the brand name for the generic drug selamectin.
However it should be avoided if at all possible in animals that are younger than 6 weeks of age or that are underweight.
Selamectin is the active ingredient and is a neurotoxin which attacks the central nervous system it is not meant to cross the brain blood barrier in mammals but does in fleas etc.
There have been reports of a few collies drooling and staggering when overdosed with.
As a result the chloride enters the parasite s nerve cells causing paralysis and death.
Selamectin is a synthetic ingredient that gets into the parasite s system and replaces an important amino acid that controls the release of chloride into the bloodstream.
Selamectin is a topical agent and temporary irritation and hair loss at the site of application is possible.
Although it is applied to the skin revolution has a holistic effect that targets both internal and external parasites.
The administration of selamectin may result in oily stiff discolored or powdery hair or skin at the administration site.
Like other drugs it does carry the risk of certain side effects.
The main ingredient in revolution is selamectin.
Selamectin is generally considered safe for use in animals of all ages and types.
Side effects and risks of selamectin.
No adverse reactions were observed.
Vomiting loose stools diarrhea with or without blood anorexia lethargy salivation tachypnea and muscle tremors are other revolution side effects in dogs listed but they are claimed by pfizer s insert to be rare 0 5 of 1743 cats and dogs treated.
Reported side effects in clinical trials included lethargy and anorexia.
