Nystatin for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Nystatin is used in rabbit for GI candidiasis. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nystatin in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mycostatin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 IU/animal | q8h | 7-14 days | GI candidiasis | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds ergosterol in fungal cell membranes causing membrane disruption and cell death. Not absorbed from GI tract.
Side effects & warnings
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 rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antifungal drugs with rabbit dosing
Nystatin dosing in other 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 rabbit — 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.