Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Danazol is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01).. Danazol is used in dogs for IMHA, ITP (steroid-sparing). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Danazol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Danocrine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Weeks to months | IMHA, ITP (steroid-sparing) | Moderate | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01). |
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Synthetic androgen that suppresses FSH and LH. Used in veterinary medicine for immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and thrombocytopenia (ITP) as steroid-sparing agent.
Hepatotoxicity risk — monitor liver enzymes. Virilizing effects possible. Teratogenic. Used as adjunct to glucocorticoids in immune-mediated diseases.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Danazol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Danazol in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Danazol in dogs include: Weeks to months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Danazol is indicated in dogs for: IMHA, ITP (steroid-sparing).
These are general warnings for Danazol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity risk — monitor liver enzymes. Virilizing effects possible. Teratogenic. Used as adjunct to glucocorticoids in immune-mediated diseases.
Why a species-specific page? Danazol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.