Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Miconazole is used in dogs for Dermatophytosis, Malassezia dermatitis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Conofite, Monistat
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | 14-28 days | Dermatophytosis, Malassezia dermatitis | Strong | MICONAZOLE NITRATE 1% - Miconazole Spray [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Covetrus North America; 2019. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1465 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1382, Miconazole Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Inhibits ergosterol synthesis and directly damages fungal cell membranes. Broad antifungal spectrum.
Primarily topical use in veterinary medicine. Systemic formulation rarely used. Effective against Malassezia and dermatophytes.
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 dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Miconazole in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Miconazole in dogs include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Miconazole is indicated in dogs for: Dermatophytosis, Malassezia dermatitis.
These are general warnings for Miconazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily topical use in veterinary medicine. Systemic formulation rarely used. Effective against Malassezia and dermatophytes.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole 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.