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).. 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). |
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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.