Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tepoxalin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q24h (loading), then 10 mg/kg q24h in dogs, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.791 (2026-08-01).. Tepoxalin is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tepoxalin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zubrin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h (loading), then 10 mg/kg q24h | Long-term | Osteoarthritis | Moderate | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.791 (2026-08-01). |
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Dogs only. Rapidly disintegrating tablet — place on tongue. GI adverse effects. Not with other NSAIDs. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Novel dual mechanism.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tepoxalin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h (loading), then 10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tepoxalin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tepoxalin in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tepoxalin is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis.
These are general warnings for Tepoxalin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only. Rapidly disintegrating tablet — place on tongue. GI adverse effects. Not with other NSAIDs. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Novel dual mechanism.
Why a species-specific page? Tepoxalin 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.