Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pimecrolimus Topical is used in cats for Atopic dermatitis and other immune-mediated dermatoses (adjunctive); feline proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pimecrolimus Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Elidel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Monitor for local irritation | Apply thin layer q12h | 4-6 week trial | Atopic dermatitis and other immune-mediated dermatoses (adjunctive); feline proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Pimecrolimus, Topical, printed p.1465 (corpus PDF p.1492) |
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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pimecrolimus Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Monitor for local irritation Apply thin layer q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pimecrolimus Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Pimecrolimus Topical in cats include: 4-6 week trial. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pimecrolimus Topical is indicated in cats for: Atopic dermatitis and other immune-mediated dermatoses (adjunctive); feline proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Pimecrolimus Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Local burning sensation initially. Avoid on infected skin. Less potent than tacrolimus. Alternative for atopic dermatitis when tacrolimus is not tolerated.
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 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.