Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Fluconazole is dosed at 5–15 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per Flammer K, Papich M. Pharmacokinetics of fluconazole after oral administration of single and multiple doses in African grey parrots. Am J Vet Res. 2006;67(3):417-422. doi:10.2460/ajvr.67.3.417 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.425 (2026-08-01).. Fluconazole is used in african grey parrots for Aspergillosis, candidiasis, Aspergillosis, systemic mycoses. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fluconazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Diflucan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks to months | Aspergillosis, candidiasis | Moderate |
| Flammer K, Papich M. Pharmacokinetics of fluconazole after oral administration of single and multiple doses in African grey parrots. Am J Vet Res. 2006;67(3):417-422. doi:10.2460/ajvr.67.3.417 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.425 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks to months | Aspergillosis, systemic mycoses | Moderate | Flammer K, Papich M. Pharmacokinetics of fluconazole after oral administration of single and multiple doses in African grey parrots. Am J Vet Res. 2006;67(3):417-422. doi:10.2460/ajvr.67.3.417 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.425 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis and disrupting fungal cell membrane.
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes during prolonged therapy. Drug interactions via CYP450 inhibition. Good CNS and ocular penetration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluconazole dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 5–15 mg/kg q24h; PO 5–15 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluconazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fluconazole in african grey parrots include: Weeks to months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluconazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Aspergillosis, candidiasis, Aspergillosis, systemic mycoses.
These are general warnings for Fluconazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes during prolonged therapy. Drug interactions via CYP450 inhibition. Good CNS and ocular penetration.
Why a species-specific page? Fluconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.