Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pimecrolimus Topical is used in cat for Eosinophilic plaques (localized). Routes documented in cat: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pimecrolimus Topical in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Elidel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Apply thin layer q12h | 4-6 week trial | Eosinophilic plaques (localized) | Anecdotal | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Binds macrophilin-12, inhibiting calcineurin and preventing T-cell activation and cytokine release. Selective for skin-resident immune cells.
Local burning sensation initially. Avoid on infected skin. Less potent than tacrolimus. Alternative for atopic dermatitis when tacrolimus is not tolerated.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Pimecrolimus Topical 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.