Domperidone Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Important Information
For horses: Equidone oral gel (11%) administered 10 days prior to foaling at 1.1 mg/kg daily PO. This dose is equivalent to 5 mL per 500 kg or 5 mL per adult horse daily PO of the 11% oral gel.
For ACTH testing in horses: Administer 5 mg/kg oral domperidone and collect blood samples at 0, 2, 4 hours for endogenous ACTH measurement. The ACTH reference range is 9-35 pg/mL.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 290-291
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs, Cats | PO | 2-5 mg per animal OR 0.05-0.1 mg/kg | Every 8-12 hours | Doses for small animals have not been established |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | PO | 1.1 mg/kg | Daily for 10 days prior to foaling | Fescue toxicity and agalactia |
| PO | 5 mg/kg | Single dose | ACTH testing for PPID |