Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Chloramphenicol is used in bearded dragon for Bacterial infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Chloramphenicol in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–50 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| SC | 40 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic.
Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Chloramphenicol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.