Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Neomycin is dosed at 22 mg/kg PO q12h in cattle, per FDA NADA Label. Neomycin is used in cattle for Bacterial enteritis (E. coli scours). Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Neomycin in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Biosol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 22 mg/kg | q12h | 3-5 days | Bacterial enteritis (E. coli scours) | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Poorly absorbed orally; used for GI decontamination or topically.
Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Neomycin dose range in cattle, with cited source references: PO 22 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Neomycin in cattle: PO.
Cited course lengths for Neomycin in cattle include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Neomycin is indicated in cattle for: Bacterial enteritis (E. coli scours).
These are general warnings for Neomycin across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
Why a species-specific page? Neomycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — 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.