Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Docusate Sodium is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg PO not stated in crested geckos, per Gillespie D. Reptiles. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1390-1411. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Docusate Sodium is used in crested geckos for Constipation. Routes documented in crested geckos: PO. A typical adult crested gecko weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Docusate Sodium in crested geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Colace, Surfak
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–5 mg/kg | not stated | Constipation | Weak | Gillespie D. Reptiles. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1390-1411. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Anionic surfactant that lowers surface tension allowing water and fat penetration into the stool, producing softer feces.
Mild effect — not effective for acute constipation. Do not administer concurrently with mineral oil (may increase mineral oil absorption).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for crested geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Docusate Sodium dose range in crested geckos, with cited source references: PO 1–5 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Docusate Sodium in crested geckos: PO.
Docusate Sodium is indicated in crested geckos for: Constipation.
These are general warnings for Docusate Sodium across species; consult the crested gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Mild effect — not effective for acute constipation. Do not administer concurrently with mineral oil (may increase mineral oil absorption).
Why a species-specific page? Docusate Sodium pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in crested geckos — 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.