Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aminophenazone is dosed at 10–25 mg/kg IV q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Aminophenazone is used in dogs for Historical analgesic (largely obsolete). Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminophenazone in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pyramidon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–25 mg/kg | q12h | Short-term only | Historical analgesic (largely obsolete) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Pyrazolone NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Inhibits cyclooxygenase. Historically used in equine and large animal practice.
Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aminophenazone dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 10–25 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aminophenazone in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Aminophenazone in dogs include: Short-term only. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aminophenazone is indicated in dogs for: Historical analgesic (largely obsolete).
These are general warnings for Aminophenazone across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.
Why a species-specific page? Aminophenazone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.