Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Ponazuril is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Ponazuril is used in bearded dragons for Coccidiosis (Isospora), Cryptosporidiosis. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ponazuril in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Marquis
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Inhibits coccidian parasite mitochondrial electron transport, disrupting energy production. Active metabolite of toltrazuril.
Marketed for horses (EPM); used off-label in other species. Palatability may be poor. Compounded suspensions should be verified for stability.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ponazuril dose ranges in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h; PO 10–30 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ponazuril in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Ponazuril in bearded dragons include: 2-5 days; repeat in 7-10 days; 30+ days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ponazuril is indicated in bearded dragons for: Coccidiosis (Isospora), Cryptosporidiosis.
These are general warnings for Ponazuril across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Marketed for horses (EPM); used off-label in other species. Palatability may be poor. Compounded suspensions should be verified for stability.
Why a species-specific page? Ponazuril pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.