Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Griseofulvin is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO q72h in blue-tongue skinks, per Jepson L. Snakes. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:315-357. | Jepson L. Turtles and tortoises. In: Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:358-411. | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.221 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Griseofulvin is used in blue-tongue skinks for Fungal infection. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: PO. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Griseofulvin in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fulvicin, Grisovin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | q72h | Fungal infection | Weak | Jepson L. Snakes. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:315-357. | Jepson L. Turtles and tortoises. In: Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:358-411. | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.221 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits fungal mitosis by disrupting mitotic spindle microtubules. Deposits in keratin precursor cells, preventing fungal invasion of new growth.
TERATOGENIC — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression (especially cats — monitor CBC). Give with fatty food (enhances absorption). Cats: FIV-positive at higher risk of toxicity. 4-8 week course minimum.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Griseofulvin dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg q72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Griseofulvin in blue-tongue skinks: PO.
Griseofulvin is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Fungal infection.
These are general warnings for Griseofulvin across species; consult the blue-tongue skink dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TERATOGENIC — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression (especially cats — monitor CBC). Give with fatty food (enhances absorption). Cats: FIV-positive at higher risk of toxicity. 4-8 week course minimum.
Why a species-specific page? Griseofulvin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in blue-tongue skinks — 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.