Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Terbinafine Topical is used in cats for Localized dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil Topical
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Adjunct to systemic therapy | Apply to affected area q12h-q24h | 2-4 weeks; systemic therapy also needed | Localized dermatophytosis | Moderate | Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part I. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:677, 1994. doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(08)81495-8 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal cell membranes. Fungicidal against dermatophytes at therapeutic concentrations.
For localized dermatophytosis. Systemic therapy preferred for widespread infections. May cause local irritation. Low systemic absorption from intact skin.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Adjunct to systemic therapy Apply to affected area q12h-q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine Topical in cats include: 2-4 weeks; systemic therapy also needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine Topical is indicated in cats for: Localized dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For localized dermatophytosis. Systemic therapy preferred for widespread infections. May cause local irritation. Low systemic absorption from intact skin.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine 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.