What is Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant used for?

Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant is indicated for: Chronic feather picking (immune therapy).

Which species have cited Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant dosing data?

Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: African Grey Parrot.

Is Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant a controlled substance?

Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant is dosed at 0.13 mg/kg SC, IM days 1,3,7,14,28,42, then q30d in african grey parrots, per 45. Baillie JW. Alternative therapy ideas for feather picking. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:191-196. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.3 (Antiviral and Immunomodulating Agents Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Miscellaneous

Routes

SC, IM

Indications

Chronic feather picking (immune therapy)

Species with Propionibacterium acnes Immunostimulant dosing data (1 dose rule)

African Grey Parrot

Backed by a published sourceShow

· 45. Baillie JW. Alternative therapy ideas for feather picking. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:191-196. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.3 (Antiviral and Immunomodulating Agents Used in Birds).

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