Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Derquantel is used in dog for Nematode infections (investigational). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Derquantel in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Startect
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment | Nematode infections (investigational) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in nematodes, causing flaccid paralysis. Novel mechanism complements macrocyclic lactone activity.
Combined with abamectin for broader spectrum. Primarily for livestock. Limited companion animal data. Generally well tolerated.
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? Derquantel 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.