Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Formoterol is dosed at 12–24 mcg per treatment Inhaled q12h in dogs, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Formoterol is used in dogs for Chronic bronchospasm. Routes documented in dogs: Inhaled. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Formoterol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Foradil, Oxeze
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 12–24 mcg per treatment | q12h | Long-term; always with ICS | Chronic bronchospasm | Weak | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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Long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist with rapid onset (~5 minutes) that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle for up to 12 hours.
Should not be used as monotherapy — combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia, tremor possible. Requires spacer/mask for animal delivery.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Formoterol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Inhaled 12–24 mcg per treatment q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Formoterol in dogs: Inhaled.
Cited course lengths for Formoterol in dogs include: Long-term; always with ICS. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Formoterol is indicated in dogs for: Chronic bronchospasm.
These are general warnings for Formoterol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Should not be used as monotherapy — combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia, tremor possible. Requires spacer/mask for animal delivery.
Why a species-specific page? Formoterol 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.