Posaconazole Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For cats: Mild infections or preventative use use the lower dosing regimen. For severe invasive fungal infections, use the higher loading and maintenance doses.
For dogs: Choose between oral suspension (daily) or delayed-release tablets (every other day) based on formulation availability and patient needs.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 679-681
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Oral suspension | 10 mg/kg | Every 24 hours |
| Oral delayed-release tablet | 5 mg/kg | Every 48 hours | |
| Cats | Oral suspension (mild infections) | 15 mg/kg loading, then 8 mg/kg maintenance | Every 48 hours after loading dose |
| Oral suspension (severe infections) | 30 mg/kg loading, then 15 mg/kg maintenance | Every 48 hours after loading dose |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | - | No doses reported | - |
| Cattle | - | No doses reported | - |
| Pigs | - | No doses reported | - |