Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Fenbendazole is used in bearded dragon for Nematode infections (pinworms, ascarids), Oxyuris (pinworm) infection. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fenbendazole in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Panacur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days; repeat in 2 weeks | Nematode infections (pinworms, ascarids) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | once | Single dose; repeat in 2-3 weeks | Oxyuris (pinworm) infection | Strong | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.