Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Iodine compound (Conray 280) is dosed at 500 mg/kg IV, IO single dose (diagnostic) in leopard geckos, per 69. Divers SJ. Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1997;5-11. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Iodine compound (Conray 280) is used in leopard geckos for Intravenous urography (contrast agent). Routes documented in leopard geckos: IV, IO. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iodine compound (Conray 280) in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV, IO | 500 mg/kg | single dose (diagnostic) | Intravenous urography (contrast agent) | Weak | 69. Divers SJ. Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1997;5-11. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (Table 127.9) and Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273; ingredient identity from https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1292abfc-496f-4df7-9a08-72072953e1f1. Class as printed in source: Ionic (high-osmolality) iodinated radiographic contrast medium — iothalamate meglumine
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Iodine compound (Conray 280) dose range in leopard geckos, with cited source references: IV, IO 500 mg/kg single dose (diagnostic). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iodine compound (Conray 280) in leopard geckos: IV, IO.
Iodine compound (Conray 280) is indicated in leopard geckos for: Intravenous urography (contrast agent).
These are general warnings for Iodine compound (Conray 280) across species; consult the leopard gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (Table 127.9) and Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273; ingredient identity from https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1292abfc-496f-4df7-9a08-72072953e1f1. Class as printed in source: Ionic (high-osmolality) iodinated radiographic contrast medium — iothalamate meglumine
Why a species-specific page? Iodine compound (Conray 280) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in leopard 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.