Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Adapalene is used in dog for Schnauzer comedone syndrome. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Adapalene in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Differin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q24h | 8-12 weeks | Schnauzer comedone syndrome | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Third-generation retinoid selectively binding RAR-beta and RAR-gamma nuclear receptors. Normalizes follicular keratinization and has anti-inflammatory activity.
Limited veterinary use. Investigated for chin acne (feline) and comedone syndromes. Local irritation expected initially. Teratogenic. Photosensitization.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Adapalene pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.