Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo is used in dogs for Mixed bacterial-fungal skin infection. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Malaseb
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Best for concurrent Malassezia and staphylococcal pyoderma | Bathe 2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 4-8 weeks | Mixed bacterial-fungal skin infection | Strong | Mason KV, Atwell R: Clinical Efficacy trials on a chlorhexidine/miconazole shampoo for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis associated with an overgrowth of Malassezia pachydermatis and coccoid bacteria. Proc Eur Soc Vet Dermatol 1995. — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). |
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Dual-action: miconazole disrupts fungal cell membranes via ergosterol inhibition; chlorhexidine provides broad-spectrum antibacterial activity via cell membrane disruption.
Gold standard for concurrent Malassezia and bacterial skin infections. Leave on 10 minutes. Twice weekly initially, then weekly maintenance. Safe for dogs and cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Best for concurrent Malassezia and staphylococcal pyoderma Bathe 2x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs include: 4-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo is indicated in dogs for: Mixed bacterial-fungal skin infection.
These are general warnings for Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Gold standard for concurrent Malassezia and bacterial skin infections. Leave on 10 minutes. Twice weekly initially, then weekly maintenance. Safe for dogs and cats.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole-Chlorhexidine Shampoo 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.