Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per 478. Walden M, Mitchell MA. Evaluation of three treatment modalities against Isospora amphiboluri) in inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). J Exot Pet Med. 2012;21:213-218. / 477. Walden M. The Epidemiology of Coccidia in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps), Louisiana State University, Dissertation, Baton Rouge, LA; 2008:1-145. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.232 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2012.06.008. Sulfadimethoxine is used in bearded dragons for Coccidia. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Albon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | Coccidia | Moderate | 478. Walden M, Mitchell MA. Evaluation of three treatment modalities against Isospora amphiboluri) in inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). J Exot Pet Med. 2012;21:213-218. / 477. Walden M. The Epidemiology of Coccidia in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps), Louisiana State University, Dissertation, Baton Rouge, LA; 2008:1-145. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.232 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2012.06.008 |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
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.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in bearded dragons: PO.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in bearded dragons for: Coccidia.
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine 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.