Credelio® CAT (lotilaner)
Credelio Cat is the first and only oral flea and tick product for cats. The small, chewable tablet maintains fast-acting, sustained flea efficacy throughout the month in cats 8 weeks and older and weighing 2.0 lbs or greater. Credelio Cat also protects against black-legged ticks throughout the month in cats 6 months and older weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Why Choose Credelio Cat?
- Credelio Cat is a fast-acting flea protection that lasts throughout the entire month – no drop-off¹⁻³ and protects against Ixodes scapularis ticks, the most prevalent species infesting cats in the U.S.⁴
- Credelio Cat is tiny and tasty, and accepted by over 99% of cats.⁷
- A single, chewable tablet makes tick and flea protection easy and convenient for you and your client.
- An extra-purified active ingredient gives your cat only what they need, and nothing they don’t.
Credelio Cat Product Information
Kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations for one month in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Is also indicated for the treatment and control of black-legged tick infestations in cats and kittens 6 months or age and older and weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Ticks and fleas
Safe for cats and kittens
Monthly chewable
lotilaner
1 month
6-, 3- and 1-count chewable tablets
Credelio Cat Dosing Table
Credelio Cat is available in 2 different weight bands, enabling you to offer pet owners convenient and easy administration.
Cat Weight - Lotilaner / tablet |
2.0 - 4.0 lbs - 12 mg |
4.1 - 17.0 lbs - 48 mg |
Greater than 17.0 lbs - - |
Cat Weight - Tablet administered |
2.0 - 4.0 lbs - one |
4.1 - 17.0 lbs - one |
Greater than 17.0 lbs - Administer the appropriate combination |
Cat Weight | 2.0 - 4.0 lbs | 4.1 - 17.0 lbs | Greater than 17.0 lbs |
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Lotilaner / tablet | 12 mg | 48 mg | - |
Tablet administered | one | one | Administer the appropriate combination |
Administering Credelio Cat
For full efficacy against ticks and fleas, instruct pet owners to always give their cat Credelio Cat with food or within 30 minutes of a meal. The presence of food ensures that peak blood levels and exposures are achieved, which is necessary for initial and ongoing efficacy.
Credelio Cat should be administered once a month, every month, to cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older and 2.0 lbs or greater to provide year-round protection against fleas. Credelio Cat is indicated for the treatment and control of black-legged ticks for one month in cats and kittens at 6 months of age or older and 2.0 lbs or greater.
Credelio® CAT (lotilaner) Resources
Credelio® CAT (lotilaner)
Indications
Credelio® CAT kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for one month in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Credelio® CAT is also indicated for treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) infestations for one month in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older and weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Important Safety Information
Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia and seizures. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders. The safety of Credelio® CAT has not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats. The effectiveness of Credelio® CAT against Ixodes scapularis in kittens less than 6 months of age has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are weight loss, tachypnea and vomiting. For full prescribing information see the Credelio® CAT package insert.