Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Bersenas AM, Mathews KA, Allen DG, Conlon PD. Effects of ranitidine, famotidine, pantoprazole, and omeprazole on intragastric pH in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2005;66(3):425-431. / 3. Tolbert K, Bissett S, King A, et al. Efficacy of oral famotidine and 2 omeprazole formulations for the control of intragastric pH in dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2011;25(1):47-54. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.425 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.981 (2026-08-01).. Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is used in dogs for Gastric acid suppression, GI ulcer prevention. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in dogs, 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 | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | 2-8 weeks for ulcer healing | Gastric acid suppression, GI ulcer prevention |
| Bersenas AM, Mathews KA, Allen DG, Conlon PD. Effects of ranitidine, famotidine, pantoprazole, and omeprazole on intragastric pH in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2005;66(3):425-431. / 3. Tolbert K, Bissett S, King A, et al. Efficacy of oral famotidine and 2 omeprazole formulations for the control of intragastric pH in dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2011;25(1):47-54. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.425 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.981 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension in dogs include: 2-8 weeks for ulcer healing. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Omeprazole Compounded Suspension is indicated in dogs for: Gastric acid suppression, GI ulcer prevention.
These are general warnings for Omeprazole Compounded Suspension across species; consult the dog 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 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.