Amorolfine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amorolfine is used in cat for Dermatophytosis (topical adjunct). Routes documented in cat: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amorolfine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Loceryl, Curanail
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | 1-2x weekly | Until mycological cure | Dermatophytosis (topical adjunct) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits delta-14-reductase and delta-7,8-isomerase in ergosterol biosynthesis, disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity at two points.
Side effects & warnings
Topical use only. Local irritation possible. Long treatment duration for onychomycosis. Not available in US. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antifungal drugs with cat dosing
Amorolfine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Amorolfine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.