Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Metoclopramide is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q12-24h in bearded dragons, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. (2020), Part B - Exotic Pets, Metoclopramide, printed p.201 (corpus p.215): 'Reptiles: 0.05-1 mg/kg p.o., i.m. q24h. Higher doses may be needed in Desert tortoises.'. Metoclopramide is used in bearded dragons for GI stasis, regurgitation. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metoclopramide in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Reglan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | GI stasis, regurgitation | Extrapolated | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. (2020), Part B - Exotic Pets, Metoclopramide, printed p.201 (corpus p.215): 'Reptiles: 0.05-1 mg/kg p.o., i.m. q24h. Higher doses may be needed in Desert tortoises.' |
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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.
Metoclopramide dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metoclopramide in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Metoclopramide in bearded dragons include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Metoclopramide is indicated in bearded dragons for: GI stasis, regurgitation.
These are general warnings for Metoclopramide across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide 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.