Isoxsuprine Dosing for Horses By Weight
Important Treatment Information
Used for navicular disease and laminitis in horses. Treatment duration is typically 6-14 weeks.
If 0.6 mg/kg q12h has not improved the horse's condition within 3 weeks, the dose may be doubled to 1.2 mg/kg q12h.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 444
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| No small animal doses are reported | |||
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | PO | 0.6 mg/kg | q12h for 6-14 weeks |
| PO | 1.2 mg/kg | q12h (if no improvement after 3 weeks) |
Indications
- Navicular disease
- Laminitis