Cefotaxime Sodium Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Foals, Horses By Weight
Important Safety Information
For IV bolus injection in foals, administer over 1 minute. Monitor for allergic reactions and adjust dosage based on renal function if impaired.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 151-153
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species |
Route |
Dosage |
Frequency |
| Dogs |
IV, IM, SQ |
50 mg/kg |
q12h |
| CRI |
3.2 mg/kg loading, then 5 mg/kg/hr |
Constant rate infusion |
| Cats |
IV, IM |
20-80 mg/kg |
q6h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species |
Route |
Dosage |
Frequency |
| Foals |
IV |
40 mg/kg |
q6h (bolus over 1 minute) |
| CRI |
4 mg/kg loading, then 2.5 mg/kg/hr |
Constant rate infusion |
| Horses |
IV |
25 mg/kg |
q6h |