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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Fluconazole is used in african grey parrots for Aspergillosis, systemic mycoses, Aspergillosis, candidiasis. 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, 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
| 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, ; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 5 mg/kg orally q24h | May be hepatotoxic. May cause vomition |
| 10–20 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.150 | 10-20 mg/kg p.o. q24-48h a |
| 8 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 8 mg/kg PO q24h ×30 days |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
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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, systemic mycoses, Aspergillosis, candidiasis.
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.
| 10 or 20 mg/kg PO q48h |
| 15 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 15 mg/kg PO q12h × 30 days following cessation of clinical signs |
| 2–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 2-5 mg/kg PO q24h ×7-10 days,665 |
| 4–6 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 4-6 mg/kg PO q12h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 25 mg/L nectar,669 |
| 50 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 50 mg/L drinking water × 14- 60 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.