Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Brompheniramine is used in dog for Allergic reactions / rhinitis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Brompheniramine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dimetapp
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short to medium-term; seasonal allergy management | Allergic reactions / rhinitis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competitive H1 receptor antagonist of the propylamine class that blocks histamine-mediated allergic responses and has mild anticholinergic properties.
Sedation common. Ensure product does not contain decongestants (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) or other additives. Anticholinergic side effects.
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? Brompheniramine 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.