ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/diclazuril
US brand names:Clinacox, Vecoxan
Diclazuril is dosed at 10–25 mg/kg PO Single dose, repeat in 7 days in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits coccidian parasite development by interfering with the pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway, disrupting schizogony and gametogony stages.
Generally well tolerated. Limited data in some exotic species. May cause mild transient GI signs.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
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