Having so many fuzzy babies, administering Revolution can be expensive. I found that according to the product insert, the inactive ingredient is 70% Isopropyl alcohol aka rubbing alcohol. The dosing for rats shown on most sites is based on strength of medication given to kittens, which is 60mg/ml (15mg is in the package because it is 0.25ml).
Of course with the tubes that have 120mg/ml, you can just cut the dose in half, but I find the smaller ticks harder to read and since I have so many ratties, I like the fact that I can just use one tube to get through 2, possibly 3 administrations for all of my little ones.
Click on the image below to see the chart.
I store this in an Amber Boston Round Glass Bottle 1/2 oz w/cap. I found these bottles at a store based in Seattle, Washington, Specialty Bottles. I label the bottle, along with the medications expiration date and store it out of the light and in the temperature suggested by the packaging.
Note: You need to call Specialty Bottles to order the bottle and ask for a poly seal cap so that the contents do not evaporate, the cap they sell with it on the website is NOT a poly seal cap.
Rat Guide information on dosing rats: http://ratguide.com/meds/anti-infectives/selamectin_revolution.php
References:
Efficacy and Safety of Selamectin
(Stronghold®/Revolution™) Used
Off-Label in Exotic Pets - http://jarvm.com/articles/Vol5Iss3/Beck%2087-96.pdf
Insert in Revolution package
Dosing Information - http://www.revolution4cats.com/docs/pdf/FullInfill.pdf
Additional Revolution Information provided by Pfizer. http://www.revolution4dogs.com/PAHimages/compliance_pdfs/US_EN_RV_compliance.pdf
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