Ephedrine Hydrochloride Dosage Calculator

Ephedrine Hydrochloride Dosage for Dogs and Cats By Weight
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Functional classification: Adrenergic agonist

Ephedrine Hydrochloride Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight

Important Information

For dogs: Urinary incontinence dosage is 4 mg/kg or 12.5-50 mg/dog PO every 8-12 hours.

For cats: Urinary incontinence dosage is 2-4 mg/kg PO every 12 hours.

Vasopressor dosage for both dogs and cats: 0.75 mg/kg IM or SQ, repeat as needed.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 317-318

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Indication Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs Urinary incontinence PO 4 mg/kg or 12.5-50 mg/dog q8-12h
Vasopressor IM, SQ 0.75 mg/kg Repeat as needed
Cats Urinary incontinence PO 2-4 mg/kg q12h
Vasopressor IM, SQ 0.75 mg/kg Repeat as needed

Large Animal Dosage

No large animal doses are reported.