Doses - DOXEPIN HCL

Dogs:

For treatment of psychogenic dermatoses: 3 - 5 mg/kg PO q12h; maximum dose is 150 mg(per dog) q12h. (Shanley and Overall 1992)
For antihistaminic effects in treatment of atopy: 0.5 - 1 mg/kg q12h PO (White 1994)
Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Adverse effects
Client Information - Inform clients that several weeks may be required before efficacy is notedand to continue dosing as prescribed. All tricyclics should be dispensed in child-resistant packagingand kept well away from children or pets.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

Doxepin Oral Capsules, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; Sinequan® (Roerig);generic; (Rx)
Doxepin Oral Concentrate, 10 mg/ml, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; Sinequan®
Concentrate (Roerig), generic; (Rx)