Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 50–75 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Albendazole is used in bearded dragons for Nematodes. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valbazen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–75 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days, repeat in 14 days | Nematodes | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albendazole dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 50–75 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albendazole in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Albendazole in bearded dragons include: 3-5 days, repeat in 14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Albendazole is indicated in bearded dragons for: Nematodes.
These are general warnings for Albendazole across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.