Neomycin for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Neomycin is used in dog for Hepatic encephalopathy (reduce ammonia). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Neomycin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Biosol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q6-12h | As needed for hepatic encephalopathy | Hepatic encephalopathy (reduce ammonia) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Poorly absorbed orally; used for GI decontamination or topically.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with dog dosing
Neomycin dosing in other species
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 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.