What is Metamizole used for?

Metamizole is indicated for: Analgesia.

Which species have cited Metamizole dosing data?

Metamizole dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 5 species: Chinchilla, Degu, Dwarf Hamster, Guinea Pig, Mouse.

Is Metamizole a controlled substance?

Metamizole is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Metamizole

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Metamizole is dosed at 20–50 mg/kg PO, SC q6-12h in guinea pigs, per Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. / Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.792 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

PO, SC

Indications

Analgesia

Species with Metamizole dosing data (5 dose rules)

Chinchilla Degu Dwarf Hamster Guinea Pig Mouse

Species references:All Chinchilla drugs All Degu drugs All Dwarf Hamster drugs All Guinea Pig drugs All Mouse drugs

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×2Weak×3

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

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· 46. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. | 47. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.792 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).
· 46. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012.; 47. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.792 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).
· Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. / Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.792 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).

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