Amoxicillin for Mouses
Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Amoxicillin is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO daily in mouses, per Marx JO, Vudathala D, Murphy L, Rankin S, Hankenson FC. Antibiotic Administration in the Drinking Water of Mice. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2014 May;53(3):301-306. PMID: 24827573; PMCID: PMC4128569. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4128569/. Amoxicillin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for mouses. Routes documented in mouses: PO. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amoxicillin in mouses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amoxi-Tabs, Amoxil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | daily | — | Weak | Marx JO, Vudathala D, Murphy L, Rankin S, Hankenson FC. Antibiotic Administration in the Drinking Water of Mice. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2014 May;53(3):301-306. PMID: 24827573; PMCID: PMC4128569. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4128569/ |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Side effects & warnings
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mouses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Amoxicillin for Mouses?
Amoxicillin dose range in mouses, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg daily.
How is Amoxicillin administered in Mouses?
Documented routes for Amoxicillin in mouses: PO.
What are the side effects of Amoxicillin in Mouses?
These are general warnings for Amoxicillin across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Other Antibiotic drugs with mouse dosing
Amoxicillin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Amoxicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mouses — 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.