Amphibian · Xenopus laevis · typical adult weight 0.05–0.25 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 3 mg/kg i.m. q24h in african clawed frogs, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.162. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.162' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.148; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.148. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Gentamicin is used in african clawed frogs for ocular disease. Routes documented in african clawed frogs: i.m., topically. A typical adult african clawed frog weighs 0.05–0.25 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Gentamicin in african clawed frogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i.m. | 3 mg/kg | q24h | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.162. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.162' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.148; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.148. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
| topically | 2 mg/ml | q6-8h | ocular disease | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.162. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.162' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.148; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.148. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.162 | 3 mg/kg i.m. q24h; 1 mg/ml solution as 8 h bath q24-48h; 2 mg/ml dilution topically q6-8h f |
| 2–4 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.1 | 2-4 mg/kg IM q72h × 4 treatments |
| 2–4 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 2-4 mg/kg IM q72h × 4 treatments52 |
| 4 |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african clawed frogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin dose ranges in african clawed frogs, with cited source references: i.m. 3 mg/kg q24h; topically 2 mg/ml q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin in african clawed frogs: i.m., topically.
Gentamicin is indicated in african clawed frogs for: ocular disease.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the african clawed frog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african clawed frogs — 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.
| IM |
| Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 |
| 3 mg/kg IM q24h at 22.2°C (72°F)52 Topical to eyes52 Intracameral injection once; not to exceed 4 mg/kg52 Leopard frogs/PD; at higher temperatures, serum concentrations will be low |
| 3 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 3 mg/kg IM q24h at 22.2°C (72°F)52 Topical to eyes52 Intracameral injection once; not to exceed 4 mg/kg52 Leopard frogs/PD; at higher temperatures, serum concentrations will be low |
| 1.75–2.25 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 1.75-2.25 mg/kg IM q72-96h146 Crocodilians/PK (alligators); respiratory infection |
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMMERSION | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.162 | 3 mg/kg i.m. q24h; 1 mg/ml solution as 8 h bath q24-48h; 2 mg/ml dilution topically q6-8h for ocular disease d |
| 2 | TOPICAL | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.162 | g/kg i.m. q24h; 1 mg/ml solution as 8 h bath q24-48h; 2 mg/ml dilution topically q6-8h for ocular disease d. |
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.