Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Sulfamethoxydiazine is dosed at 40–80 mg/kg SC 80 mg/kg once, then 40 mg/kg q 24 h for 5–7 d in russian tortoises, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles. Sulfamethoxydiazine is used in russian tortoises for Coccidial infections. Routes documented in russian tortoises: SC. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfamethoxydiazine in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 40–80 mg/kg | 80 mg/kg once, then 40 mg/kg q 24 h for 5–7 d | Coccidial infections | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles |
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Sulfamethoxydiazine dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: SC 40–80 mg/kg 80 mg/kg once, then 40 mg/kg q 24 h for 5–7 d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfamethoxydiazine in russian tortoises: SC.
Sulfamethoxydiazine is indicated in russian tortoises for: Coccidial infections.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfamethoxydiazine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in russian tortoises — 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.