Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Levocetirizine is dosed at 0.1–0.25 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Levocetirizine is used in dogs for Allergic dermatitis / rhinitis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Levocetirizine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Xyzal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Allergic dermatitis / rhinitis | Weak | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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Active R-enantiomer of cetirizine with higher H1 receptor affinity. Non-sedating antihistamine that stabilizes mast cells and reduces eosinophil chemotaxis.
Slightly more potent than cetirizine at half the dose. Minimal sedation. Renally eliminated — adjust in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Levocetirizine dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.25 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Levocetirizine in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Levocetirizine in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Levocetirizine is indicated in dogs for: Allergic dermatitis / rhinitis.
These are general warnings for Levocetirizine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Slightly more potent than cetirizine at half the dose. Minimal sedation. Renally eliminated — adjust in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Levocetirizine 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.