Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Nystatin is dosed at 100000 IU/kg PO q12h in domestic pigeons, per 377. Harlin RW. Pigeons. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1995:361-373. — 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. Nystatin is used in domestic pigeons for Gastrointestinal candidiasis, Candidiasis. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Nystatin in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mycostatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100000 IU/kg | q12h | — | Gastrointestinal candidiasis | Moderate | 377. Harlin RW. Pigeons. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1995:361-373. — 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 |
| PO | 20000–100000 U/bird (total dose, NOT U/kg) | q24h x 7 days | x 7 days | Candidiasis | Moderate | 98. Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001. — 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (iu/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100000 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.230 | 100,000 IU/kg p.o. q24h for 10 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds ergosterol in fungal cell membranes causing membrane disruption and cell death. Not absorbed from GI tract.
Not absorbed systemically — effective only for local/topical or GI tract infections. Bitter taste may reduce compliance. Safe in most species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Nystatin dose ranges in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 100000 IU/kg q12h; PO 20000–100000 U/bird (total dose, NOT U/kg) q24h x 7 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Nystatin in domestic pigeons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Nystatin in domestic pigeons include: x 7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Nystatin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Gastrointestinal candidiasis, Candidiasis.
These are general warnings for Nystatin across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Not absorbed systemically — effective only for local/topical or GI tract infections. Bitter taste may reduce compliance. Safe in most species.
Why a species-specific page? Nystatin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — 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.