Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate is used in dog for Gastric ulcers / Helicobacter infection. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tritec
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 8–16 mg/kg | q12h | 2-4 weeks for ulcers; 2 weeks for H. pylori (with antibiotics) | Gastric ulcers / Helicobacter infection | Weak | Veterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review |
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Combines H2 receptor antagonism with bismuth-mediated cytoprotection and anti-Helicobacter activity. Reduces gastric acid and provides mucosal coating.
May cause dark stools (bismuth). Avoid in renal impairment. Monitor for bismuth accumulation with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.