Virbac Allermyl is a soothing, moisturizing shampoo for dogs and cats with allergy-prone, itchy, or sensitive skin, formulated to calm redness, ease itching, and support the skin’s barrier with advanced technologies and targeted actives. Piroctone olamine 0.5% helps rebalance skin flora while Defensin, Glycotechnology, and Skin Lipid Complex work together to cleanse, soothe, and restore the epidermis.

Key benefits

• Helps calm irritated, red skin and relieve pruritus while gently cleansing the coat and skin barrier in pets with allergic-type skin.
• Supports restoration of a healthy epidermal barrier with ceramides and fatty acids (Skin Lipid Complex) to reinforce barrier integrity and function.
• Aids in balancing skin microflora with piroctone olamine 0.5% and helps control microbial overgrowth associated with allergy-prone skin.

Technologies inside

• Defensin Technology: Plant-extract complex that supports natural skin microbial defenses and soothes red, itchy skin in dogs and cats.
• Glycotechnology: Exclusive sugar blend with anti-adhesive effects against microbes to help reduce irritation and secondary infections.
• Skin Lipid Complex: Ceramides and fatty acids naturally found in healthy skin to nourish, restore, and reinforce the barrier function.

Active and composition

• Active ingredient: Piroctone Olamine 0.5% w/w.
• Notable excipients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Alkylpolyglucoside/Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Skin Lipid Complex (Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Fatty Acids), Defensin botanicals (Peumus boldus leaf extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract), Glycotechnology sugars (Rhamnose, Galactose, Mannose), Piroctone Olamine, Vitamin F (Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid), EDTA, and others.

How to use

1. Shake well.
2. Pre-wet the coat with warm water.
3. Apply a thin line from neck to tail and massage to ensure full skin contact.
4. Leave on for 3–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Repeat the application.
6. Use 2–3 times per week for 3–4 weeks initially, then as advised by a veterinarian.

Suitable for

• Dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes, including multi-pet homes.
• Puppies and kittens when a gentle, targeted allergy-care shampoo is needed.
• Pets with sensitive, itchy, or allergy-prone skin where cleansing plus barrier and microflora support are desired.

Why it works

• Piroctone olamine provides broad activity against Malassezia and dermatophytes and helps manage secondary microbial factors in allergic skin, supporting comfortable skin recovery.
• Barrier-focused lipids plus anti-adhesive sugars reduce triggers and help limit allergen penetration while the skin restores integrity over time.

FAQs

Is it medicated? Yes—formulated with piroctone olamine 0.5% and enhanced with Defensin and Glycotechnology for comprehensive allergy-skin support.

Safety notes: For external animal use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Follow label directions. Wash hands after use. Consult a veterinarian for persistent or severe dermatitis.

Ingredients list

• Active: Piroctone Olamine 0.5% w/w.
• Key functional ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Ceramides + Fatty Acids (Skin Lipid Complex), Peumus boldus Leaf Extract, Spiraea ulmaria Extract, Rhamnose/Galactose/Mannose (Glycotechnology), Vitamin F, EDTA.

Quick bullet summary

• Target: Itchy, sensitive, allergy-prone skin in dogs and cats.
• Core trio: Defensin, Glycotechnology, Skin Lipid Complex.
• Key active: Piroctone Olamine 0.5%.
• Use: 3–10 min contact; 2–3x/week initially; repeat per veterinary advice.

Note: Always follow veterinary guidance for allergic dermatitis and integrate with broader skin-care plans (diet, ectoparasite control, and environmental management) as indicated.