Prostaglandin F₂Alpha Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
Use with caution in pregnant animals. Avoid self-injection as prostaglandins can cause abortion in humans.
Monitor animals closely for adverse reactions including sweating, increased heart rate, and respiratory changes.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 716-717
Weight Unit Converter ▲
Weight Unit Converter ▼
| From: | To: |
Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Pyometra | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg | Once daily for 5 days SQ |
| Termination of pregnancy | 0.1-0.25 mg/kg | q8-12h SC until abortion complete | |
| Cats | Pyometra | 0.1-0.25 mg/kg | Once daily for 5 days SQ |
| Termination of pregnancy | 0.5-1 mg/kg | Two injections IM |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Termination of pregnancy | 25 mg total | Once IM |
| Estrus synchronization | 25 mg total | Once IM or twice at 10-12 day intervals | |
| Pyometra | 25 mg total | Once IM | |
| Horses | Estrus synchronization | 1 mg/45 kg | Single dose IM |
| Pigs | Induction of parturition | 10 mg total | Single dose IM |