Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Naftifine is used in dogs for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Naftifine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Naftin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | 2-4 weeks | Dermatophytosis | Weak | Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part I. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:677, 1994. doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(08)81495-8 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.238' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.226; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.226. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase blocking ergosterol biosynthesis. Fungicidal against dermatophytes. Also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Topical use only. Local irritation (burning, stinging). First allylamine antifungal developed. Active against 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.
Naftifine 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 Naftifine in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Naftifine in dogs include: 2-4 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Naftifine is indicated in dogs for: Dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Naftifine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Topical use only. Local irritation (burning, stinging). First allylamine antifungal developed. Active against dermatophytes.
Why a species-specific page? Naftifine 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.