Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per ELURA®- capromorelin solution (US product label). Greenfield, IN: Elanco US Inc; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01).. Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) is used in cats for Weight loss from CKD. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Elura
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Weight loss from CKD | Strong | ELURA®- capromorelin solution (US product label). Greenfield, IN: Elanco US Inc; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01). |
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Ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates appetite and promotes weight gain via GH release and direct orexigenic signaling in the hypothalamus.
Cats only (FDA-approved for CKD weight loss). Hypersalivation, vomiting, elevated BUN. Do not use if vomiting already present. Monitor weight and renal values.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) is indicated in cats for: Weight loss from CKD.
These are general warnings for Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats only (FDA-approved for CKD weight loss). Hypersalivation, vomiting, elevated BUN. Do not use if vomiting already present. Monitor weight and renal values.
Why a species-specific page? Elura (Capromorelin Oral Solution Feline) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.