Description Your furry friend must have a current heartworm test result on file with your veterinarian in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please visit your veterinarian to have this test performed annually to protect your four-legged friend. Revolution is a medication that is applied directly to your furry friend's skin to protect them from biting critters. When applied every 30 days, Revolution protects against heartworms and fleas. It may also be effective in preventing and treating ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms. Uses Revolution kills 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 roundworm and intestinal hookworm infections in cats. Possible Side Effects In safety studies, Revolution was applied at 1, 3, 5, and 10 times the recommended dose to six-week-old kittens. No adverse reactions were observed. Oral administration of the recommended topical dose of Revolution to cats caused salivation and intermittent vomiting. When applied at 4 times the recommended dose to patent heartworm infected cats, no adverse reactions were observed. In well-controlled clinical studies, Revolution was also used safely in animals receiving other frequently used veterinary products such as vaccines, anthelmintics, antiparasitics, antibiotics, steroids, collars, shampoos and dips. 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, cats should be tested for existing heartworm infections. At the discretion of the veterinarian, infected cats 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 cats 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. Prescribing Information See all items by Revolution Watch our Revolution video Item Number 146259 Dosage Measure Use according to your veterinarian's instructions. Generic Name Selamectin Common Brand Name(s) Revolution For Use With Cats Brand Zoetis Product Form Solution Health Condition Fleas, Heartworms, Ear Mites, Roundworms, Hookworms Drug Type Parasiticide Ingredients Ingredients Selamectin, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Isopropyl Alcohol Instructions Recommended Dosage The recommended minimum dose is 2.7 mg selamectin per pound (6 mg/kg) of body weight. Storage Instructions Store at temperatures below 86°F. Remove the Revolution tube from its protective package. Holding the tube upright, firmly press the cap down until you hear a ‘click’ sound, which signals that the cap has punctured the applicator seal. Remove the cap and check to be sure that the tip of the tube is open. Part the hair on the back of the animal at the base of the neck, in front of the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible. Apply the tip of the Revolution tube directly to the skin. Squeeze the tube firmly 3–4 times in one spot until empty. Keep tube compressed on the final squeeze to avoid drawing liquid back into tube. Avoid contact between Revolution and your fingers. While keeping tube squeezed, drag it away from liquid and lift up to remove. Ensure tube is empty. Do not massage Revolution into the skin. Do not apply when the haircoat is wet. Do not apply to broken skin – Revolution contains alcohol. Stiff hair, clumping of hair, hair discoloration, or a slight powdery residue may be observed at the site in some animals. These effects are usually temporar
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