Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fusidic Acid is used in dogs for Staphylococcal pyoderma. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fusidic Acid in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fuciderm, Isaderm
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Topical gel/cream | q12h | 7-14 days | Staphylococcal pyoderma | Moderate | Clark SM, Loeffler A and Bond R (2015) Susceptibility in vitro of canine methicillin-resistant and -susceptible staphylococcal isolates to fusidic acid, chlorhexidine and miconazole: opportunities for topical therapy of canine superficial pyoderma. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 70, 2048-2052 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.194 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by blocking elongation factor G (EF-G). Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity.
Primarily used topically in veterinary medicine. Resistance develops rapidly with monotherapy. Combine with another agent for systemic use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fusidic Acid dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Topical gel/cream q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fusidic Acid in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Fusidic Acid in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fusidic Acid is indicated in dogs for: Staphylococcal pyoderma.
These are general warnings for Fusidic Acid across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used topically in veterinary medicine. Resistance develops rapidly with monotherapy. Combine with another agent for systemic use.
Why a species-specific page? Fusidic Acid 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.