Reptile · Iguana iguana · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ceftiofur is dosed at 5 mg/kg IM or SC every 24 hours in green iguanas, per Benson KG, Tell LA, Young LA, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ceftiofur sodium after intramuscular or subcutaneous administration in green iguanas (Iguana iguana). Am J Vet Res. 2003;64:1278-1282. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2003.64.1278 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.214 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ceftiofur is used in green iguanas for for microbes susceptible at > or = 2 microg/mL. Routes documented in green iguanas: IM or SC. A typical adult green iguana weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in green iguanas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Excenel, Excede, Naxcel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM or SC | 5 mg/kg | every 24 hours | for microbes susceptible at > or = 2 microg/mL | Weak | Benson KG, Tell LA, Young LA, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ceftiofur sodium after intramuscular or subcutaneous administration in green iguanas (Iguana iguana). Am J Vet Res. 2003;64:1278-1282. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2003.64.1278 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.214 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.77 | 5 mg/kg i.m., s.c. q24h d |
| 5 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 5 mg/kg SC, IM q24h Li |
| 5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 5 mg/kg IM q24h x days |
| 5 | SC |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your green iguana's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Veterinary third-generation cephalosporin. Metabolized to desfuroylceftiofur which retains antimicrobial activity. Broad gram-negative coverage.
Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for green iguanas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftiofur dose range in green iguanas, with cited source references: IM or SC 5 mg/kg every 24 hours. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftiofur in green iguanas: IM or SC.
Ceftiofur is indicated in green iguanas for: for microbes susceptible at > or = 2 microg/mL.
These are general warnings for Ceftiofur across species; consult the green iguana dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftiofur pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in green iguanas — 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.
| 5 mg/kg SC, IM q24h25 Lizards/PK; ceftiofur sodium; (green iguanas) |
| 5 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 5 mg/kg IM q24h285 Green iguanas/PK; ceftiofur crystalline-free acid; no significant adverse affects noted |
| 30 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 30 mg/kg IM, SC50 Lizards/PK; ceftiofur crystalline-free acid; bearded dragons 30°C (86°F); interval may be q10-12d |
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.