Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is dosed at 1–1.5 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. 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 | q24h | 2-8 weeks | Gastric acid suppression | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 q24h. 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.