ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/beta-glucan
US brand names:Imunol, Transfer Factor
Beta-Glucan is dosed at 5–15 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Veterinary Immunology Research Literature. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Polysaccharide derived from yeast/mushroom cell walls that activates macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells via dectin-1 receptor binding.
Generally well tolerated orally. IV use in fish aquaculture for immune stimulation. Avoid in autoimmune conditions. Limited clinical trial data in companion animals.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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