Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Maltodextrin Wound Powder is used in dog for Open wound management. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Maltodextrin Wound Powder in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Multidex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 topical | q24-48h at dressing changes | Until wound granulating well | Open wound management | Weak | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Polysaccharide that creates a moist wound environment. Glucose released promotes chemotaxis of immune cells and supports granulation tissue formation.
Not for deep puncture wounds. Non-toxic and non-irritating. Apply to clean wound bed. Change dressings regularly.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Maltodextrin Wound Powder pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.