Imidacloprid/moxidectin, sold under the brand names Advantage Multi for Dogs and Advantage Multi for Cats among others, is a medicine for dogs and cats to treat heartworm, fleas, sarcoptic mange, intestinal parasites and ear mites.[6][7][8][9][3][4]
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| Imidacloprid | Insecticide |
| Moxidectin | Anthelmintic |
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| Trade names | Advantage Multi, Imoxi Topical Solution, Advocate |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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Medical uses
Imidacloprid/moxidectin is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis in dogs and cats.[10][11] Imidacloprid/moxidectin kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations in dogs and cats.[10][11][8][3]
Imidacloprid/moxidectin is indicated for the treatment of Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs.[10] Imidacloprid/moxidectin is indicated for the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis.[10] Imidacloprid/moxidectin is also indicated for the treatment and control of the specific intestinal parasites.[10] It is also indicated for the treatment and control of intestinal roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).[10][8]
In cats, imidacloprid/moxidectin is indicated for the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations and the following intestinal parasites: adult, immature adult, and fourth stage larvae in hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme); and adult and fourth stage larvae in roundworms (Toxocara cati).[4][12][9][11]
