Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ciclopirox is used in dog for Dermatophytosis / Malassezia dermatitis. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciclopirox in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Loprox, Penlac
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 topical | q12-24h (cream), 2x/wk (shampoo) | 2-4 weeks | Dermatophytosis / Malassezia dermatitis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Chelates polyvalent metal cations (Fe3+, Al3+) inhibiting metal-dependent enzymes. Disrupts mitochondrial electron transport and nutrient uptake.
Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Nail lacquer requires prolonged use. Broad activity including dermatophytes, yeasts, and some bacteria.
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? Ciclopirox 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.