Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is dosed at 0.2 ml/kg topical q14d x 3 treatments in bearded dragons, per 170. Groza A, Mederle N, Darabus G. Advocate- therapeutical solution in parasitical infestation in frillneck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) and bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Lucrari Stiintifice - Universitatea Stiinte Agricole Banatului. Timisoara Med Vet. 2009;42:105-108. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.226 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is used in bearded dragons for Hookworms and pinworms (nematodes). Routes documented in bearded dragons: topical. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Advantage Multi
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 0.2 ml/kg | q14d x 3 treatments | Hookworms and pinworms (nematodes) | Moderate | 170. Groza A, Mederle N, Darabus G. Advocate- therapeutical solution in parasitical infestation in frillneck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) and bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Lucrari Stiintifice - Universitatea Stiinte Agricole Banatului. Timisoara Med Vet. 2009;42:105-108. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.226 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Imidacloprid (neonicotinoid) disrupts nicotinic acetylcholine transmission in fleas; moxidectin targets glutamate-gated chloride channels in nematodes. Heartworm prevention plus flea control.
Available for dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Do not allow ingestion. Keep treated animals separated until dry. Not for rabbits (ferrets have specific formulation).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: topical 0.2 ml/kg q14d x 3 treatments. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in bearded dragons: topical.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is indicated in bearded dragons for: Hookworms and pinworms (nematodes).
These are general warnings for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Available for dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Do not allow ingestion. Keep treated animals separated until dry. Not for rabbits (ferrets have specific formulation).
Why a species-specific page? Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.