Question 1

What is Thiamphenicol used for?

Accepted Answer

Thiamphenicol is indicated for: Susceptible bacterial infections.

Question 2

What routes can Thiamphenicol be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, IM.

Question 3

Which species have cited Thiamphenicol dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Thiamphenicol dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Thiamphenicol a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Thiamphenicol is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Thiamphenicol?

Accepted Answer

Reversible bone marrow suppression. GI upset. Used in food-producing animals in some countries. Monitor CBC.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Thiamphenicol?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Thiamphenicol: Reversible bone marrow suppression. GI upset. Used in food-producing animals in some countries. Monitor CBC.

Question 7

How does Thiamphenicol work?

Accepted Answer

Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting peptidyl transferase. Bacteriostatic. Similar to chloramphenicol but without aplastic anemia risk.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	20–50 mg/kg	q8-12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	20–50 mg/kg	q8-12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Thiamphenicol

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Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Thiamphenicol dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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