Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Selenium (Sodium Selenite) is dosed at 0.028 mg/kg IM not stated in source in leopard geckos, per 15. Barten SL. The medical care of iguanas and other common pet lizards. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1993;23:1213-1249. — Source: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1418 — SOURCE EDITION: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530. Selenium (Sodium Selenite) is used in leopard geckos for Selenium deficiency; myopathy. Routes documented in leopard geckos: IM. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selenium (Sodium Selenite) in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: BO-SE, Mu-Se
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.028 mg/kg | not stated in source | Selenium deficiency; myopathy | Weak | 15. Barten SL. The medical care of iguanas and other common pet lizards. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1993;23:1213-1249. — Source: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1418 — SOURCE EDITION: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.028 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.9 | 0.028 mg/kg IM |
| 0.028 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.8 | 0.028 mg/kg IM15 Lizards/deficiency; myopathy |
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Essential cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, which catalyzes reduction of lipid hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide, protecting cells from oxidative damage.
NARROW safety margin — toxic dose very close to therapeutic dose. Selenosis causes hair loss, hoof problems, neurological signs. Monitor selenium levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selenium (Sodium Selenite) dose range in leopard geckos, with cited source references: IM 0.028 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selenium (Sodium Selenite) in leopard geckos: IM.
Selenium (Sodium Selenite) is indicated in leopard geckos for: Selenium deficiency; myopathy.
These are general warnings for Selenium (Sodium Selenite) across species; consult the leopard gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. NARROW safety margin — toxic dose very close to therapeutic dose. Selenosis causes hair loss, hoof problems, neurological signs. Monitor selenium levels.
Why a species-specific page? Selenium (Sodium Selenite) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in leopard geckos — 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.