Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Thiostrepton is used in dog for Bacterial skin infections, otitis externa (in combination). Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiostrepton in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Panolog
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 topical application | q12-24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial skin infections, otitis externa (in combination) | Strong | Panolog product label; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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Thiopeptide antibiotic that binds to the 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Active primarily against gram-positive bacteria.
Available only in combination products (with nystatin, neomycin, triamcinolone). Topical use only. Hypersensitivity reactions possible. Do not use near eyes.
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? Thiostrepton 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.