Acetylcysteine Dosing for Dogs, Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For antidote use: Follow loading dose with 70 mg/kg q4h IV or PO for 5 additional doses.
For eye solution: Use 2% solution applied topically every 2 hours.
No established doses reported for large animals - consult current veterinary literature.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 34-35
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and Cats | Antidote | 140 mg/kg | Loading dose | Follow with 70 mg/kg q4h for 5 doses |
| Eye Solution | 2% solution | Topically q2h | - | |
| Nephropathy Prevention | 17 mg/kg | IV bolus + q12h for 48h | Prevent contrast-medium nephropathy | |
| Oxidative Stress | 50 mg/kg | Infusion over 1 hour | Diluted in saline |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses, Cattle, Pigs | All indications | No dose reported | - | Consult veterinary literature |