Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fluocinonide Topical is used in dogs for Localized immune-mediated dermatosis, Nasal planum dermatitis (DLE). Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fluocinonide Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lidex, Vanos
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | High-potency topical steroid | Apply thin layer q12h to affected area | 2-4 weeks; short courses only | Localized immune-mediated dermatosis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
| Topical | Effective for discoid lupus nasal lesions | Apply to nasal planum q12h | 2-4 weeks initially, then reduce to q24h-q48h | Nasal planum dermatitis (DLE) | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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High-potency fluorinated corticosteroid that inhibits phospholipase A2, suppressing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Reduces inflammation, pruritus, and vasoconstriction in the skin.
High-potency — use for short courses on limited areas. Skin atrophy, telangiectasia with prolonged use. Avoid on thin-skinned areas. Do not use under occlusion without veterinary guidance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluocinonide Topical dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Topical High-potency topical steroid Apply thin layer q12h to affected area; Topical Effective for discoid lupus nasal lesions Apply to nasal planum q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluocinonide Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Fluocinonide Topical in dogs include: 2-4 weeks; short courses only; 2-4 weeks initially, then reduce to q24h-q48h. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluocinonide Topical is indicated in dogs for: Localized immune-mediated dermatosis, Nasal planum dermatitis (DLE).
These are general warnings for Fluocinonide Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High-potency — use for short courses on limited areas. Skin atrophy, telangiectasia with prolonged use. Avoid on thin-skinned areas. Do not use under occlusion without veterinary guidance.
Why a species-specific page? Fluocinonide Topical 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.