Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Dexamethasone Otic is used in dogs for Otitis externa (anti-inflammatory). Routes documented in dogs: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone Otic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12h | 7-14 days | Otitis externa (anti-inflammatory) | Strong | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.141 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.141' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.129; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.129. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | anti-inflammatory dose 0.1-0.3 mg/kg. |
| 0.2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.2 mg/kg i.v. repeat daily until able to use oral medication. |
| 0.01–0.16 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.01-0.16 mg/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q24h for 3-5 days maximum. |
| 0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.5 mg/kg i.v. once. |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
Enter your dog's weight to check these cited ranges in the calculator — unit and concentration math done for you.
Potent glucocorticoid reducing otic inflammation, edema, pruritus, and exudation in ear canal tissue.
Reduces inflammation to allow other topical agents to penetrate. Avoid in ear canal with ruptured TM (ototoxicity of other components). Part of many combination products.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexamethasone Otic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Otic See the cited source for the printed regimen q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone Otic in dogs: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Dexamethasone Otic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dexamethasone Otic is indicated in dogs for: Otitis externa (anti-inflammatory).
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone Otic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reduces inflammation to allow other topical agents to penetrate. Avoid in ear canal with ruptured TM (ototoxicity of other components). Part of many combination products.
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone Otic 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.
| 0.3–5 |
| IM |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 |
| 0.3-5 mg/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q24h for up to 5 days. |
| 0.01–0.015 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | low dose dexamethasone suppression test (0.01-0.015 mg/kg i.v.) |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.