Doses - DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Dogs:
a) 1.1 - 2.2 mg/kg IM or SQ q8-12h prn (Package Insert; A-H® Injection - Coopers Animal Health)
b) 1.1 - 2.2 mg/kg IM, SQ, or PO q8h (Schultz 1986)
Cats:
a) 1.1 - 2.2 mg/kg IM or SQ q8-12h prn (Package Insert; A-H® Injection - Coopers Animal Health)
b) 1.1 - 2.2 mg/kg IM, SQ, or PO q8h (Schultz 1986)
Horses:
a) 0.55 mg/kg IV(slowly), IM or SQ q8-12h prn. For maintenance therapy: 2.2 - 4.4 mg/kg/day PO divided into 3 or 4 daily doses. (Package Insert; A-H® Injection - Coopers Animal Health) b) 0.55 mg/kg q8-12h IM or SQ (Schultz 1986)
Bovine:
a) 200 - 300 mg q8-12h PO, IM or SQ (Schultz 1986)
Sheep & Swine:
a) 100 mg q8-12h PO, IM or SQ (Schultz 1986) Monitoring Parameters -
1) Efficacy/Adverse effects
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Doxylamine Succinate for Injection 11.36 mg/ml; 250 ml vials; A-H® Injection (Schering); (Rx)
Approved for use in dogs, cats, and horses (not intended for food purposes).
Doxylamine Succinate Tablets 25 mg, 100 mg; bottles of 50; A-H® Tablets (Schering); (Rx)
Approved for use in dogs, cats, and horses (not intended for food purposes).
Human-Approved Products: None
Droperidol - see Fentanyl/Droperidol