Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Mometasone Topical is used in dog for Atopic dermatitis flares (localized). Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mometasone Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Elocon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Apply thin layer q24h to affected area | 2-3 weeks; intermittent use | Atopic dermatitis flares (localized) | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Synthetic corticosteroid with high glucocorticoid receptor affinity. Inhibits inflammatory cell migration, capillary dilation, and edema formation. Less systemic absorption than many potent steroids.
Once-daily application usually sufficient. Lower HPA axis suppression than equivalent-potency steroids. Avoid prolonged use. Skin atrophy possible.
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? Mometasone Topical 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.