Praziquantel for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Praziquantel is used in bearded dragon for Tapeworms, trematodes. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Praziquantel in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Droncit
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–8 mg/kg | once | Repeat in 14 days | Tapeworms, trematodes | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Increases cell membrane permeability to calcium in susceptible helminths, causing spastic paralysis, detachment, and disintegration.
Side effects & warnings
May cause transient GI upset, drooling (especially in cats). Safe in pregnant animals. Effective primarily against cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes).
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.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Praziquantel dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Praziquantel 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.