Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clarithromycin is dosed at 7.5 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.305 (2026-08-01).. Clarithromycin is used in cats for Mycobacterial infections. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clarithromycin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Biaxin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 7.5 mg/kg | q12h | 14-28 days | Mycobacterial infections | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.305 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis. Enhanced tissue penetration and intracellular activity compared to erythromycin.
GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clarithromycin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 7.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clarithromycin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Clarithromycin in cats include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clarithromycin is indicated in cats for: Mycobacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Clarithromycin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Why a species-specific page? Clarithromycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.