Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Amprolium is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q24h for 2-4 weeks in rabbits, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part B - Exotic Pets, p.23 (PDF p.37), Amprolium, DOSES. Amprolium is used in rabbits for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amprolium in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Corid, Amprol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q24h for 2-4 weeks | 7-14 days | Coccidiosis | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part B - Exotic Pets, p.23 (PDF p.37), Amprolium, DOSES |
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Thiamine analog that competitively inhibits thiamine uptake by coccidia, interfering with carbohydrate metabolism of the parasite.
Prolonged use may cause thiamine deficiency (polioencephalomalacia). Primarily coccidiostatic, not coccidiocidal. Ensure adequate thiamine intake.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amprolium dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q24h for 2-4 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amprolium in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Amprolium in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amprolium is indicated in rabbits for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Amprolium across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Prolonged use may cause thiamine deficiency (polioencephalomalacia). Primarily coccidiostatic, not coccidiocidal. Ensure adequate thiamine intake.
Why a species-specific page? Amprolium pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbits — 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.