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Imiquimod Topical

Aldara

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Oncology

Routes

TOPICAL

Indications

Bowen's diseaseBowen-like disease (multicentric SCC in situ)Cutaneous papillomas

Mechanism of Action

Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that stimulates innate and acquired immune responses via cytokine induction (IFN-alpha, TNF-alpha, IL-6).

Side effects & warnings

Local irritation expected. Do not apply to large areas. Cats may develop systemic side effects. Prevent licking with e-collar.

Species with Imiquimod Topical dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)TOPICAL0 apply thin layerq48h to q72hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)TOPICAL0 apply thin layerq48h to q72hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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