Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Felbamate is dosed at 15–30 mg/kg PO q8h in dogs, per Ruehlmann D, Podell M, March P. Treatment of partial seizures and seizure-like activity with felbamate in six dogs. J Small Anim Pract. 2001;42(8):403-408. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2001.tb02490.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.531 (2026-08-01).. Felbamate is used in dogs for Refractory epilepsy. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Felbamate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Felbatol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q8h | Chronic use; monitor CBC and liver enzymes monthly | Refractory epilepsy | Weak | Ruehlmann D, Podell M, March P. Treatment of partial seizures and seizure-like activity with felbamate in six dogs. J Small Anim Pract. 2001;42(8):403-408. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2001.tb02490.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.531 (2026-08-01). |
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Dual mechanism: blocks NMDA receptor glycine recognition site and enhances GABA-A receptor function. Also blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels.
Risk of aplastic anemia and hepatotoxicity in humans — monitor CBC and liver enzymes. Veterinary use for refractory epilepsy. Drug interactions with phenobarbital and other AEDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Felbamate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 15–30 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Felbamate in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Felbamate in dogs include: Chronic use; monitor CBC and liver enzymes monthly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Felbamate is indicated in dogs for: Refractory epilepsy.
These are general warnings for Felbamate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Risk of aplastic anemia and hepatotoxicity in humans — monitor CBC and liver enzymes. Veterinary use for refractory epilepsy. Drug interactions with phenobarbital and other AEDs.
Why a species-specific page? Felbamate 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.