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US brand names:Bonine, Antivert
Meclizine is dosed at 2–12 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.879 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.806, Meclizine monograph spanning p.805-806. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
H1 antihistamine with anticholinergic properties. Acts on vestibular system to reduce motion sickness and vestibular-related nausea.
Used for motion sickness and vestibular disease in dogs. Sedation. Anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, urinary retention). OTC availability.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 12.5–25 mg per cat | q24h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.805, Meclizine monograph spanning p.805-806. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.806, Meclizine monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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