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US brand names:Humatin
Paromomycin is dosed at 165 mg/kg PO q12h x 5 days in ferrets, per Powers LV. Bacterial and parasitic diseases of ferrets. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2009;12:531-561. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.938 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Ferrets). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Aminoglycoside that binds 30S ribosomal subunit. Poorly absorbed orally — acts locally in the GI tract against protozoa and bacteria.
Minimal systemic absorption. Used for GI protozoal infections (Giardia, Cryptosporidium). Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity if absorbed systemically.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 25–35 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.986, Paromomycin monograph spanning p.986-987. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.987, Paromomycin monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 125–165 mg/kg | q12h | Weak | Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), p.610 (PDF 638), Small Animal Dosage — CatsCompilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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