Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Paromomycin is dosed at 125–165 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), p.610 (PDF 638), Small Animal Dosage — Cats — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: 'p.610' is the PRINTED page number, confirmed by finding the drug named on it in the held copy. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Paromomycin is used in cats for Cryptosporidiosis (5-7 day course). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paromomycin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Humatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 125–165 mg/kg | q12h | 5 days | Cryptosporidiosis (5-7 day course) | Weak | Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), p.610 (PDF 638), Small Animal Dosage — Cats — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: 'p.610' is the PRINTED page number, confirmed by finding the drug named on it in the held copy. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125–165 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.638 | • Doses of 125-165 mg/kg q12h PO for 7 days have been recommended. However, |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Paromomycin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 125–165 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Paromomycin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Paromomycin in cats include: 5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Paromomycin is indicated in cats for: Cryptosporidiosis (5-7 day course).
These are general warnings for Paromomycin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Minimal systemic absorption. Used for GI protozoal infections (Giardia, Cryptosporidium). Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity if absorbed systemically.
Why a species-specific page? Paromomycin 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.