Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Aceponate is dosed at 1.52 mcg/cm2 Topical q24h in dogs, per Bonneau S, Skowronski V and Maynard L (2006) Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in the treatment of pruritic inflammatory skin disease in dogs. Veterinary Dermatology 17, 354-355 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.214 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.214' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.198; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.198. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Hydrocortisone Aceponate is used in dogs for Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Aceponate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cortavance
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 1.52 mcg/cm2 | q24h | 7-14 days; reassess if no improvement | Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis |
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| Bonneau S, Skowronski V and Maynard L (2006) Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in the treatment of pruritic inflammatory skin disease in dogs. Veterinary Dermatology 17, 354-355 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.214 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.214' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.198; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.198. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.213 | constant rate infusion, in acute Addisonian crisis and 0.125 mg/kg p.o. q12h for maintenance. |
| 0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.213 | 0.5 mg/kg p.o. q12h |
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Diester topical corticosteroid designed for high local potency with minimal systemic absorption. Metabolized in the skin to active metabolite, providing targeted anti-inflammatory effects.
Avoid on open wounds. Skin atrophy with prolonged use. Minimal systemic effects compared to other topical steroids. Approved for dogs in Europe; available off-label in other markets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydrocortisone Aceponate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical 1.52 mcg/cm2 q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrocortisone Aceponate in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Hydrocortisone Aceponate in dogs include: 7-14 days; reassess if no improvement. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hydrocortisone Aceponate is indicated in dogs for: Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis.
These are general warnings for Hydrocortisone Aceponate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid on open wounds. Skin atrophy with prolonged use. Minimal systemic effects compared to other topical steroids. Approved for dogs in Europe; available off-label in other markets.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone Aceponate 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.