Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg PO q24-48h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.254 (2026-08-01).. Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is used in bearded dragons for Pain management/Anti-inflammatory. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Meloxicam Exotic Oral Suspension
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q24-48h | Short courses preferred; extend interval in reptiles due to slow metabolism | Pain management/Anti-inflammatory | Moderate |
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Preferential COX-2 inhibitor reducing prostaglandin synthesis. Compounded at lower concentrations for accurate dosing in reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
Reptile metabolism much slower — dose every 24-72 hours. Avoid in dehydrated or renally compromised patients. GI ulceration risk. Species-specific dosing critical.
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.
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.2 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in bearded dragons include: Short courses preferred; extend interval in reptiles due to slow metabolism. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is indicated in bearded dragons for: Pain management/Anti-inflammatory.
These are general warnings for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reptile metabolism much slower — dose every 24-72 hours. Avoid in dehydrated or renally compromised patients. GI ulceration risk. Species-specific dosing critical.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Compounded Exotic 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.