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Clotrimazole

Lotrimin

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antifungal

Routes

Topical

Indications

DermatophytosisMalasseziaSinus aspergillosis (topical flush)

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by blocking lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase. Disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity.

Side effects & warnings

Topical use only. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Effective against dermatophytes and Malassezia.

Species with Clotrimazole dosing data (3 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotCat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Strong×1Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 3 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Topical0 mg/kgq12hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Topical0 mg/kgq12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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