Sucralfate for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Sucralfate is used in bearded dragon for GI ulceration. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sucralfate in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Carafate
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | GI ulceration | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to positively charged proteins at the ulcer site. Stimulates prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Side effects & warnings
Give on empty stomach (1-2 hours before food). May impair absorption of other oral drugs — separate administration by 2 hours. Contains aluminum.
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 Gastrointestinal drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Sucralfate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Sucralfate 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.