Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Meclizine is used in dog for Motion sickness, vestibular disease. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meclizine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bonine, Antivert
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q24h | As needed | Motion sickness, vestibular disease | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 50 mg total (PO).
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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-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? Meclizine 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.