Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Clofazimine is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Clofazimine is used in african grey parrots for Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy). Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clofazimine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamprene
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–5 mg/kg | q24h | Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy) | Moderate | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds to mycobacterial DNA and generates reactive oxygen species. Also has anti-inflammatory properties via inhibition of phospholipase A2.
Red-brown skin discoloration. GI upset, especially at higher doses. Crystal deposition in tissues with long-term use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clofazimine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 1–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clofazimine in african grey parrots: PO.
Clofazimine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy).
These are general warnings for Clofazimine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Red-brown skin discoloration. GI upset, especially at higher doses. Crystal deposition in tissues with long-term use.
Why a species-specific page? Clofazimine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.