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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). |
Typical range: 35–55 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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.