Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Altrenogest is dosed at 0.22 mg/kg PO q24h in swine, per FDA NADA Label. Altrenogest is used in swine for Estrus synchronization in gilts. Routes documented in swine: PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Altrenogest in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Regu-Mate, Matrix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.22 mg/kg | q24h | 14-18 days | Estrus synchronization in gilts | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your swine's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Synthetic progestagen that suppresses estrus by inhibiting gonadotropin release. Used for estrus synchronization in mares and gilts.
EXTREME caution in handling — readily absorbed through skin. Women of childbearing age must use protective gloves. Do not use in horses intended for food.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Altrenogest dose range in swine, with cited source references: PO 0.22 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Altrenogest in swine: PO.
Cited course lengths for Altrenogest in swine include: 14-18 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Altrenogest is indicated in swine for: Estrus synchronization in gilts.
These are general warnings for Altrenogest across species; consult the swine dosing table above for species-specific guidance. EXTREME caution in handling — readily absorbed through skin. Women of childbearing age must use protective gloves. Do not use in horses intended for food.
Why a species-specific page? Altrenogest pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — 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.