Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amprolium is dosed at 100–200 mg/kg PO q24h (in food/water) in dogs, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed. Amprolium is used in dogs for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amprolium in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Corid, Amprol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100–200 mg/kg | q24h (in food/water) | 7-10 days | Coccidiosis | Moderate | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Thiamine analog that competitively inhibits thiamine uptake by coccidia, interfering with carbohydrate metabolism of the parasite.
Prolonged use may cause thiamine deficiency (polioencephalomalacia). Primarily coccidiostatic, not coccidiocidal. Ensure adequate thiamine intake.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amprolium dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 100–200 mg/kg q24h (in food/water). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amprolium in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Amprolium in dogs include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amprolium is indicated in dogs for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Amprolium across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Prolonged use may cause thiamine deficiency (polioencephalomalacia). Primarily coccidiostatic, not coccidiocidal. Ensure adequate thiamine intake.
Why a species-specific page? Amprolium 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.