Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Sheep By Weight
Important Safety Information
Use with caution in animals with diabetes, infections, or gastrointestinal ulcers. Monitor for signs of Cushing's syndrome with long-term use.
Do not use in animals with systemic fungal infections unless necessary to control drug reactions.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 246-248
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Purpose | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Anti-inflammatory | IV, IM | 0.07-0.15 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| Shock/Spinal Injury | IV | 2.2-4.4 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| Low-dose Suppression Test | IV | 0.01-0.015 mg/kg | Collect samples at 0,4,8h | |
| High-dose Suppression Test | IV | 0.1-1.0 mg/kg | Single test dose | |
| Cats | Anti-inflammatory | IV, IM | 0.07-0.15 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| Shock/Spinal Injury | IV | 2.2-4.4 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| Low-dose Suppression Test | IV | 0.1 mg/kg | Collect samples at 0,4,8h | |
| High-dose Suppression Test | IV | 1.0 mg/kg | Single test dose |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Purpose | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Inflammation | IV, IM | 0.04-0.15 mg/kg | Daily |
| Suppression Test | IV | 0.04 mg/kg | Collect samples at 17,19h | |
| Cattle | Inflammation | IV, IM | 0.04-0.15 mg/kg | Daily |
| Ketosis | IV, IM | 0.01-0.04 mg/kg | As needed | |
| Induction of Parturition | IV, IM | 0.05 mg/kg | Single dose (last week) | |
| Sheep | Induction of Parturition | IM | 0.15 mg/kg | Daily for 1-5 days |