Cloxacillin Sodium Dosage Calculator

Cloxacillin Sodium Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Cattle By Weight
Trade Names: Dariclox, Cloxapen, Orbenin, Tegopen
Functional classification: Penicillin Antibacterial

Cloxacillin Sodium Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Cattle By Weight

Important Information

The only formulation approved for food animals is Dariclox, a 20 mg/mL intramammary infusion.

For cattle intramammary use: Dose is 10 mL (200 mg) per infected quarter every 12 hours for 3 treatments.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 209-210

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs PO 20-40 mg/kg q8h
Cats PO 20-40 mg/kg q8h

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Cattle Intramammary 200 mg per quarter q12h for 3 treatments

Additional Information

No dose has been reported for large animals other than intramammary use. The only formulation approved for food animals is Dariclox, a 20 mg/mL intramammary infusion.