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US brand names:Conofite, Monistat
Miconazole is dosed at 20 mg/kg IV q8h in african grey parrots, per 802. Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.427 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits ergosterol synthesis and directly damages fungal cell membranes. Broad antifungal spectrum.
Primarily topical use in veterinary medicine. Systemic formulation rarely used. Effective against Malassezia and dermatophytes.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | Strong | MICONAZOLE NITRATE 1% - Miconazole Spray [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Covetrus North America; 2019. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1465 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1382, Miconazole Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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