Fish · Carassius auratus · typical adult weight 0.01–3.00 kg
Bronopol is dosed at 20 mg/l by immersion q24h in goldfish, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.40. Bronopol (Antifungal) has cited veterinary dosing for goldfish. Routes documented in goldfish: by immersion. A typical adult goldfish weighs 0.01–3.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bronopol in goldfish, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pyceze
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by immersion | 20 mg/l | q24h | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.40.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | IMMERSION | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.40 | 20 mg/l by immersion for 30 min q24h for 14 treatments |
| 15–50 | IMMERSION | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.1 | 15-50 mg/L bath × 30-60 min,241 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
Typical range: 0.015–3 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Irritating to eyes, lungs and skin. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity, causing membrane damage. USE (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Treat and control external fungal infection in fish and fish eggs. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.54.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goldfish may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bronopol dose range in goldfish, with cited source references: by immersion 20 mg/l q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bronopol in goldfish: by immersion.
These are general warnings for Bronopol across species; consult the goldfish dosing table above for species-specific guidance. SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Irritating to eyes, lungs and skin. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity, causing membrane damage. USE (BSAVA Part B p.54, verbatim): Treat and control external fungal infection in fish and fish eggs. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.54.
Why a species-specific page? Bronopol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goldfish — 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.