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Acemannan

Acemannan Immunostimulant, CarraVet

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Dermatologic

Routes

TOPICALINTRALESIONAL

Indications

Fibrosarcoma adjunct (investigational)granulation promotionWound management

Mechanism of Action

Complex carbohydrate from Aloe vera. Stimulates macrophage activity, promotes fibroblast proliferation, and enhances wound granulation.

Side effects & warnings

Intralesional use for feline fibrosarcoma is investigational. Topical use generally well tolerated. Not a substitute for surgical debridement.

Species with Acemannan dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)TOPICAL0 apply to wound bedq24-48h at dressing changesModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)INTRALESIONAL0 1mg intralesionalWeekly for 6 weeks post-surgeryWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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