Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Terbinafine Topical is used in dogs for Localized dermatophytosis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil Topical
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | For small, localized lesions only | Apply to affected area q12h-q24h | 2-4 weeks minimum; continue 1 week past clinical resolution | Localized dermatophytosis | Moderate | Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part I. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:677, 1994. doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(08)81495-8 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal cell membranes. Fungicidal against dermatophytes at therapeutic concentrations.
For localized dermatophytosis. Systemic therapy preferred for widespread infections. May cause local irritation. Low systemic absorption from intact skin.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical For small, localized lesions only Apply to affected area q12h-q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine Topical in dogs include: 2-4 weeks minimum; continue 1 week past clinical resolution. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine Topical is indicated in dogs for: Localized dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For localized dermatophytosis. Systemic therapy preferred for widespread infections. May cause local irritation. Low systemic absorption from intact skin.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine Topical 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.