Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO once; no repeat interval printed in bearded dragons, per Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, corpus p.1405 (printed p.1195), Table 127.4 'Antiparasitic Agents'. 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 mg/kg | once; no repeat interval printed | 3-5 days, repeat in 14 days | Nematodes | Extrapolated | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, corpus p.1405 (printed p.1195), Table 127.4 'Antiparasitic Agents' |
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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 mg/kg once; no repeat interval printed. 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.