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Hypocalcaemia in Crested Geckos

Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg

3 cited drugs treat Hypocalcaemia in crested geckos: Calcium Gluconate, Calcium glubionate, Vitamin D.

Low circulating calcium. Causes range from acute parturient hypocalcaemia in livestock to chronic nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSHP / MBD) in reptiles. Acute treatment requires calcium gluconate; chronic management addresses husbandry and diet.

The overview above describes Hypocalcaemia across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to crested geckos — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

RouteDoseFrequencyIndicationEvidenceSource
SC, IM10–50 mg/kgnot statedHypocalcemia; hypocalcemic dystociaWeakCarpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)
SC, IM, ICe100 mg/kgq6-24hHypocalcemia (low ionized Ca); hypocalcemic muscle tremors, seizures, dystocia, or flaccid paresis in lizardsWeak32. Bennett RA. Management of common reptile emergencies. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1998:67-72. || 316. McArthur SDJ, Wilkinson RJ, Barrows MG. Tortoises and turtles. In: Meredith A, Redrobe S, eds. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucestershire, GB; 2002:208-222. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)
SC, IM, IV50–100 mg/kgnot stated in sourceHypocalcemia (low ionized Ca); hypocalcemic muscle tremors, seizures, dystocia, or flaccid paresis in lizardsWeakMans C, Braun J. Update on common nutritional disorders of captive reptiles. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014;17:369-395. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)

Calcium glubionate

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RouteDoseFrequencyIndicationEvidenceSource
PO360 mg/kgq12-24h prnNutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism; hypocalcemia; dystociaWeakBennett RA. Management of common reptile emergencies. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1998:67-72. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)

Vitamin D(Calcitriol, Cholecalciferol)

Supplement
RouteDoseFrequencyIndicationEvidenceSource
PO, IM200 IU/kgq7dVitamin D3 deficiency (nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism; hypocalcemia)WeakBennett RA. Management of common reptile emergencies. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1998:67-72. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.268 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)

Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

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