Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Sulfadiazine is dosed at 15–25 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.232 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Sulfadiazine is used in bearded dragons for Coccidia/protozoa (with trimethoprim). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadiazine in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–25 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Coccidia/protozoa (with trimethoprim) | Weak | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.232 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, |
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The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.4 | 75 mg/kg PO, then 45 mg/kgq24h x 5 days |
| 45 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.4 | 75 mg/kg PO, then 45 mg/kgq24h x 5 days |
| 25 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.4 | 25 mg/kg PO q24h x days |
| 25 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed |
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Competitive inhibitor of dihydropteroate synthase in folate synthesis pathway. Bacteriostatic alone; bactericidal when combined with trimethoprim.
Ensure adequate hydration to prevent crystalluria. KCS risk in dogs with prolonged use. Avoid in hepatic insufficiency. Folate supplementation may be needed.
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.
Sulfadiazine dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 15–25 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadiazine in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sulfadiazine in bearded dragons include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sulfadiazine is indicated in bearded dragons for: Coccidia/protozoa (with trimethoprim).
These are general warnings for Sulfadiazine across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration to prevent crystalluria. KCS risk in dogs with prolonged use. Avoid in hepatic insufficiency. Folate supplementation may be needed.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadiazine 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.
| 25 mg/kg PO q24h × 21 days15,340 Snakes, lizards/coccidia |
| 75 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 75 mg/kg PO, then 45 mg/kg q24h × 5 days88,340 Most species/coccidia |
| 45 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 75 mg/kg PO, then 45 mg/kg q24h × 5 days88,340 Most species/coccidia |
| 132 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 132 mg/kg PO q24h52 Coccidiosis |
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