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Dexamethasone Topical

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

Drug Class

Dermatologic

Routes

Topical

Indications

Mild inflammatory dermatoses

Mechanism of Action

Moderate-potency topical glucocorticoid reducing inflammation and pruritus through glucocorticoid receptor-mediated gene transcription changes.

Side effects & warnings

Moderate potency topical. Less potent than betamethasone or clobetasol. Systemic absorption possible. Avoid prolonged use on thin-skinned areas.

Species with Dexamethasone Topical dosing data (1 dose rule)

Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 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/kgq12-24hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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