Sulfadimethoxine for Leopard Geckos
Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 90 mg/kg PO once (initial/loading dose) in leopard geckos, per Coke RL, Tristan TE. Cryptosporidium Infection in a Colony of Leopard Geckos, Eublepharis macularius. 1998 Proceedings, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians: 157-165. URL: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.arav.org/resource/resmgr/Files/Proceedings_1998/1998_38.pdf. Sulfadimethoxine is used in leopard geckos for Coccidiosis (Isospora spp). Routes documented in leopard geckos: PO. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Sulfadimethoxine in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Albon
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 90 mg/kg | once (initial/loading dose) | Coccidiosis (Isospora spp) | Anecdotal | Coke RL, Tristan TE. Cryptosporidium Infection in a Colony of Leopard Geckos, Eublepharis macularius. 1998 Proceedings, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians: 157-165. URL: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.arav.org/resource/resmgr/Files/Proceedings_1998/1998_38.pdf |
| PO | 45 mg/kg | s.i.d. (once daily), after initial 90 mg/kg dose | Coccidiosis (Isospora spp) | Anecdotal | Coke RL, Tristan TE. Cryptosporidium Infection in a Colony of Leopard Geckos, Eublepharis macularius. 1998 Proceedings, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians: 157-165. URL: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.arav.org/resource/resmgr/Files/Proceedings_1998/1998_38.pdf |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Side effects & warnings
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 leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Sulfadimethoxine for Leopard Geckos?
Sulfadimethoxine dose ranges in leopard geckos, with cited source references: PO 90 mg/kg once (initial/loading dose); PO 45 mg/kg s.i.d. (once daily), after initial 90 mg/kg dose.
How is Sulfadimethoxine administered in Leopard Geckos?
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in leopard geckos: PO.
What conditions does Sulfadimethoxine treat in Leopard Geckos?
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in leopard geckos for: Coccidiosis (Isospora spp).
What are the side effects of Sulfadimethoxine in Leopard Geckos?
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the leopard gecko 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.
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Sulfadimethoxine dosing in other species
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 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.