Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo is used in cats for Dermatophytosis adjunct. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Malaseb
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Adjunct to systemic antifungal therapy for dermatophytosis | Bathe 2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 6-8 weeks with systemic antifungal | Dermatophytosis adjunct | Moderate | Moriello KA (2004) Treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats: review of published studies. Veterinary Dermatology 15, 99-107; Mueller RS, Bergvall K, Bensignor E et al. (2012) A review of topical therapy for skin infections with bacteria and yeast. Veterinary Dermatology 23, 330-341 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.281 (2026-08-01). |
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Dual-action: miconazole disrupts fungal cell membranes via ergosterol inhibition; chlorhexidine provides broad-spectrum antibacterial activity via cell membrane disruption.
Gold standard for concurrent Malassezia and bacterial skin infections. Leave on 10 minutes. Twice weekly initially, then weekly maintenance. Safe for dogs and cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Adjunct to systemic antifungal therapy for dermatophytosis Bathe 2x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats include: 6-8 weeks with systemic antifungal. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo is indicated in cats for: Dermatophytosis adjunct.
These are general warnings for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Gold standard for concurrent Malassezia and bacterial skin infections. Leave on 10 minutes. Twice weekly initially, then weekly maintenance. Safe for dogs and cats.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.