Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Paromomycin is dosed at 100 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285- 320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.439 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Paromomycin is used in african grey parrots for Cryptosporidium. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paromomycin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Humatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100 mg/kg | q12h | Cryptosporidium | Weak | 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285- 320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.439 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Aminoglycoside that binds 30S ribosomal subunit. Poorly absorbed orally — acts locally in the GI tract against protozoa and bacteria.
Minimal systemic absorption. Used for GI protozoal infections (Giardia, Cryptosporidium). Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity if absorbed systemically.
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.
Paromomycin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 100 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Paromomycin in african grey parrots: PO.
Paromomycin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Cryptosporidium.
These are general warnings for Paromomycin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Minimal systemic absorption. Used for GI protozoal infections (Giardia, Cryptosporidium). Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity if absorbed systemically.
Why a species-specific page? Paromomycin 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.