Specifications
| Item Number | 146244 |
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| Common Brand Name(s) | Revolution， Paradyne |
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| For Use With | Dogs |
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| Generic Name | Selamectin |
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| Administration Form | Topical |
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| Kills or Treats | Fleas， Ear Mites， Ticks |
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| Repels or Prevents | Heartworms， Fleas |
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| Breed Size | Small Breeds |
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| Product Form | Solution |
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| Strength | 60 mg Selamectin |
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| Health Condition | Fleas， Heartworms， Ear Mites， Ticks， Mange |
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| Drug Type | Parasiticide |
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Uses
Revolution is formulated to kill adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for one month. It is also indicated for the prevention and control of flea infestations， prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis， and the treatment and control of ear mite infestations. Revolution is also indicated for the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange and for the control of tick infestations due to Dermacentor variabilis.
Possible Side Effects
The most common is hair loss at the site of applicationwith or without inflammation (redness， flaking) in cats. Other side effects reported in cats and dogs includevomiting， diarrhea with or without blood， anorexia (decreased appetite)， lethargy (sluggishness)， salivation， rapid breathing， pruritus (itching)， urticaria (welts， hives)， erythema (skin redness)， ataxia (incoordination)， fever and rare instances of death. There have also been rare reports of seizures in dogs.If you have additional questions about possible side effects， talk to your veterinarian.
Drug & Food Interactions
Talk to your veterinarian about any other drugs your dog is taking before starting this medication.
Precautions
Prior to administration of Revolution， dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections. At the discretion of the veterinarian， infected dogs should be treated to remove adult heartworms. Revolution is not effective against adult D. immitis and， while the number of circulating microfilariae may decrease following treatment， Revolution is not effective for microfilariae clearance. Hypersensitivity reactions have not been observed in dogs with patent heartworm infections administered three times the recommended dose of Revolution. Higher doses were not tested. For use in animals only. Keep out of reach of children.
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