Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Imidocarb Dipropionate is dosed at 5–6.6 mg/kg IM Once, may repeat in 14 days in dogs, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.670 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.642, Imidocarb monograph spanning p.642-643; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Imidocarb Dipropionate is used in dogs for Babesiosis. Routes documented in dogs: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidocarb Dipropionate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Imizol, Carbesia
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–6.6 mg/kg | Once, may repeat in 14 days | Single injection; repeat once after 14 days if needed | Babesiosis | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.670 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.642, Imidocarb monograph spanning p.642-643; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — 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.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | 6.6 mg/kg imidocarb dipropionate i.m., s.c. once, repeated in 2-3 weeks. Dose should be calculated |
| 0.05 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | mg/ml imidocarb dipropionate. Premedication with atropine (0.05 mg/kg) to minimize side effects could be considered |
| 6.6 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.420 | • (Ehrlichia canis): 6.6 mg/kg IM, (0.25 mL per 10 pounds) two doses administered |
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Interferes with Babesia and Ehrlichia energy metabolism by inhibiting inositol incorporation into parasites. Causes morphological changes and death.
Pain at injection site. Cholinergic signs (salivation, tearing, vomiting) may occur — pretreat with atropine. Nephrotoxic at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imidocarb Dipropionate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IM 5–6.6 mg/kg Once, may repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imidocarb Dipropionate in dogs: IM.
Cited course lengths for Imidocarb Dipropionate in dogs include: Single injection; repeat once after 14 days if needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Imidocarb Dipropionate is indicated in dogs for: Babesiosis.
These are general warnings for Imidocarb Dipropionate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Pain at injection site. Cholinergic signs (salivation, tearing, vomiting) may occur — pretreat with atropine. Nephrotoxic at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Imidocarb Dipropionate 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.
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121.15 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | weeks. Dose should be calculated based on Imizol containing 121.15 mg/ml imidocarb dipropionate. Premedication with atropine (0.05 mg/kg) to minimize side effects |
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.