Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Oxfendazole is dosed at 66 mg/kg PO once; may be repeated after 28 days prn in russian tortoises, per 151. Giannetto S, Brianti E, Poglayen G, et al. Efficacy of oxfendazole and fenbendazole against tortoise (Testudo hermanni) oxyurids. Parasitol Res. 2007;100:1069-1073. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.228 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1007/s00436-006-0361-2. Oxfendazole is used in russian tortoises for Oxyurids. Routes documented in russian tortoises: PO. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxfendazole in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Synanthic, Benzelmin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 66 mg/kg | once; may be repeated after 28 days prn | Oxyurids | Moderate | 151. Giannetto S, Brianti E, Poglayen G, et al. Efficacy of oxfendazole and fenbendazole against tortoise (Testudo hermanni) oxyurids. Parasitol Res. 2007;100:1069-1073. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.228 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1007/s00436-006-0361-2 |
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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 russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxfendazole dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: PO 66 mg/kg once; may be repeated after 28 days prn. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxfendazole in russian tortoises: PO.
Oxfendazole is indicated in russian tortoises for: Oxyurids.
These are general warnings for Oxfendazole across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Wide safety margin. Teratogenic potential. Used in cattle, horses, and exotic species. Efficacy against some resistant nematode populations declining.
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 russian tortoises — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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