Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is dosed at 2–4 mg/kg IV q6-8h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.615, Hydrocortisone monograph spanning p.615-617; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1371, Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is used in dogs for Addisonian crisis (hypoadrenocorticism). Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Solu-Cortef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–4 mg/kg | q6-8h | Emergency use; transition to oral maintenance within 24-48 hours | Addisonian crisis (hypoadrenocorticism) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.615, Hydrocortisone monograph spanning p.615-617; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1371, Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| 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 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Water-soluble ester of hydrocortisone providing rapid IV glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects for acute adrenal crisis.
Used for Addisonian crisis. Reconstitute before use. Rapid onset. Transition to oral maintenance once patient is stable.
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 Sodium Succinate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 2–4 mg/kg q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in dogs include: Emergency use; transition to oral maintenance within 24-48 hours. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is indicated in dogs for: Addisonian crisis (hypoadrenocorticism).
These are general warnings for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for Addisonian crisis. Reconstitute before use. Rapid onset. Transition to oral maintenance once patient is stable.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 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.