Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Famciclovir is dosed at 10–30 mg/kg PO q24h in eastern box turtles, per 302. Sim RR, Allender MC, Crawford LK, et al. Ranavirus epizootic in captive Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) with concurrent herpesvirus and Mycoplasma infection: management and monitoring. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2016;47:256-270. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1404 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Famciclovir is used in eastern box turtles for herpesvirus (TeHV-1) with concurrent ranavirus. Routes documented in eastern box turtles: PO. A typical adult eastern box turtle weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Famciclovir in eastern box turtles, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Famvir
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q24h | herpesvirus (TeHV-1) with concurrent ranavirus | Weak | 302. Sim RR, Allender MC, Crawford LK, et al. Ranavirus epizootic in captive Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) with concurrent herpesvirus and Mycoplasma infection: management and monitoring. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2016;47:256-270. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1404 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Prodrug of penciclovir. Inhibits viral DNA polymerase in herpesvirus. Used for feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) infections.
First-line antiviral for FHV-1 in cats. Higher doses needed in cats (90mg/kg) due to lower conversion to penciclovir. Well tolerated. May cause GI upset.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for eastern box turtles may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Famciclovir dose range in eastern box turtles, with cited source references: PO 10–30 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Famciclovir in eastern box turtles: PO.
Famciclovir is indicated in eastern box turtles for: herpesvirus (TeHV-1) with concurrent ranavirus.
These are general warnings for Famciclovir across species; consult the eastern box turtle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line antiviral for FHV-1 in cats. Higher doses needed in cats (90mg/kg) due to lower conversion to penciclovir. Well tolerated. May cause GI upset.
Why a species-specific page? Famciclovir pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in eastern box turtles — 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.