Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.427 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Miconazole is used in african grey parrots for Candidiasis, cryptococcosis. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Conofite, Monistat
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 20 mg/kg | q8h | Candidiasis, cryptococcosis | Weak | 802. Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.427 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Miconazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV 20 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Miconazole in african grey parrots: IV.
Miconazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Candidiasis, cryptococcosis.
These are general warnings for Miconazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily topical use in veterinary medicine. Systemic formulation rarely used. Effective against Malassezia and dermatophytes.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.