Fish · Carassius auratus · typical adult weight 0.01–3.00 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg p.o. q24h in goldfishes, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.183. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.183' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.169; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.169. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Itraconazole (Antifungal) has cited veterinary dosing for goldfishes. Routes documented in goldfishes: p.o.. A typical adult goldfish weighs 0.01–3.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in goldfishes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p.o. | 1–5 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.183. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.183' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.169; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.169. — 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.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.183 | 1-5 mg/kg p.o. q24h for 1-7 days. |
| 1–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.1 | 1-5 mg/kg PO q24h via feed × up to 7 days |
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.
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Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goldfishes may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Itraconazole dose range in goldfishes, with cited source references: p.o. 1–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in goldfishes: p.o..
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the goldfish dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goldfishes — 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.