Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amorolfine is used in dog for Dermatophytosis (topical adjunct). Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amorolfine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Loceryl, Curanail
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | 1-2x weekly | Until mycological cure | Dermatophytosis (topical adjunct) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits delta-14-reductase and delta-7,8-isomerase in ergosterol biosynthesis, disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity at two points.
Topical use only. Local irritation possible. Long treatment duration for onychomycosis. Not available in US. Limited veterinary data.
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? Amorolfine 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.