Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is dosed at 0.2 ml/kg Topical q14d x3 treatments in crested geckos, per 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 crested geckos for Hookworms and pinworms. Routes documented in crested geckos: Topical. A typical adult crested gecko weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in crested geckos, 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 x3 treatments | Hookworms and pinworms | Weak | 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 crested geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical dose range in crested geckos, with cited source references: Topical 0.2 ml/kg q14d x3 treatments. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in crested geckos: Topical.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is indicated in crested geckos for: Hookworms and pinworms.
These are general warnings for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical across species; consult the crested gecko 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 crested geckos — 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.