Butenafine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Butenafine is used in cat for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cat: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Butenafine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mentax, Lotrimin Ultra
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | q24h | 2-4 weeks | Dermatophytosis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Fungicidal against dermatophytes. Structurally related to terbinafine.
Side effects & warnings
Topical use only. Local irritation (burning, stinging) possible. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
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
Butenafine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Butenafine 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.