Benzonatate for Dog
1 cited dose rule from the ExoticRx veterinary formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tessalon Perles
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 3–8 mg/kg | q8-12h | Non-productive cough | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Why a species-specific page? Benzonatate 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 primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.