Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is dosed at 1–1.5 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.953, Omeprazole monograph spanning p.953-955; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.955, Omeprazole monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is used in cats for Gastric acid suppression. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Compounded Omeprazole
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–1.5 mg/kg | q12h | 2-8 weeks | Gastric acid suppression | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.953, Omeprazole monograph spanning p.953-955; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.955, Omeprazole monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75–1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.308 | 0.75-1 mg/kg p.o. q24h for a maximum of 8 weeks. |
| 1–2 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.607 | • 20 mg per dog q24h PO or 1-2 mg/kg • 1 mg/kg q24h PO. |
| 1 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.607 | • 20 mg per dog q24h PO or 1-2 mg/kg • 1 mg/kg q24h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Irreversibly inhibits H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, blocking the final step of acid production. Compounded for small animal dosing convenience.
Stability of compounded formulations varies — verify with pharmacist. Enteric coating destroyed in suspension (compensate with higher dose or bicarbonate buffer). Use within BUD.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–1.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in cats include: 2-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is indicated in cats for: Gastric acid suppression.
These are general warnings for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Stability of compounded formulations varies — verify with pharmacist. Enteric coating destroyed in suspension (compensate with higher dose or bicarbonate buffer). Use within BUD.
Why a species-specific page? Omeprazole Compounded Suspension pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.