Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Oxfendazole is used in bearded dragon for Nematode infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxfendazole in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Synanthic, Benzelmin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–75 mg/kg | once, repeat in 14 days | 2 doses | Nematode infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Active metabolite of febantel; inhibits microtubule polymerization by binding parasite beta-tubulin. Broad-spectrum nematocidal.
Wide safety margin. Teratogenic potential. Used in cattle, horses, and exotic species. Efficacy against some resistant nematode populations declining.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Oxfendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.