Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Mecillinam (Amdinocillin) is used in dog for ESBL-producing gram-negative UTI. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mecillinam (Amdinocillin) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Selexid, Coactin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h | 3-7 days | ESBL-producing gram-negative UTI | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Specifically binds PBP2 of gram-negative bacteria. Unique among penicillins for selective PBP2 targeting. Synergistic with other beta-lactams.
Active only against gram-negatives. GI upset. Not widely available in US. Used extensively in Scandinavia for UTIs.
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? Mecillinam (Amdinocillin) 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.