Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sertaconazole is used in dog for Dermatophytosis / Malassezia dermatitis. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sertaconazole in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ertaczo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | q12h | 2-4 weeks | Dermatophytosis / Malassezia dermatitis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits ergosterol synthesis via CYP51 inhibition. Also has direct membrane-disrupting activity due to benzothiophene moiety. Fungicidal.
Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Dual mechanism provides broader activity than some imidazoles.
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? Sertaconazole 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.