# Temaril-P (Trimeprazine + Prednisolone) Dose for Dogs: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Temaril-P tablets for dogs contain trimeprazine 5 mg and prednisolone 2 mg (Zoetis). They relieve itching of any cause and help in cough; the starting dose goes by weight, twice a day,…

- Source page: https://wevet.in/vet-products/temaril-p-trimeprazine-prednisolone/
- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Temaril-P tablets for dogs contain trimeprazine 5 mg and prednisolone 2 mg (Zoetis) [1]. They relieve itching of any cause and help in cough; the starting dose goes by weight, twice a day, and is halved after 4 days [1].

- Brand: Temaril-P
- Contains: Trimeprazine + Prednisolone
- Company: Zoetis
- Label species: Dogs
- Data from: USA (FDA label)

## Strengths

- Temaril-P tablet: Trimeprazine 5 mg per tablet (verified, [1]); Prednisolone 2 mg per tablet (verified, [1])
  - 0–10 lb: ½ tablet twice daily
  - 11–20 lb: 1 tablet twice daily
  - 21–40 lb: 2 tablets twice daily

## Dose by species

## Label directions

- Starting dose, twice daily: up to 10 lb ½ tablet; 11–20 lb 1 tablet; 21–40 lb 2 tablets; over 40 lb 3 tablets [1].
- After 4 days reduce to half the starting dose, or the least that keeps signs controlled [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- May induce parturition in the last trimester of pregnancy [1].
- Phenothiazines may reverse the usual effect of epinephrine on blood pressure [1].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Temaril-P?

Trimeprazine 5 mg and prednisolone 2 mg per tablet [1].

### How much Temaril-P for a 15 lb dog?

1 tablet twice a day to start (11–20 lb), halved after 4 days [1].

## References

[1] TEMARIL-P tablets — label — Drugs.com Vet — US label text, Zoetis (2026). https://drugs.com/vet/temaril-p-tablets.html
[2] Corticosteroids in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2024). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/inflammation/corticosteroids-in-animals
[3] Prednicare 5 mg tablets — SPC — UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate — Ecuphar SPC (2026). https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/files/SPC_Documents/SPC_113952.PDF
[4] Prednidale 25 mg tablets for dogs — SPC — UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate — Dechra SPC (2026). https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/files/SPC_Documents/SPC_2974718.PDF

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