Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Terbinafine is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per McEntire MS, Reinhart JM, Allender MC, et al. Antifungal susceptibility patterns of Nannizziopsis guarroi and the single-dose pharmacokinetics of orally administered terbinafine in the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 2020:25. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01).. Terbinafine is used in bearded dragons for Yellow fungus disease (Chrysosporium). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h | Months | Yellow fungus disease (Chrysosporium) | Extrapolated | McEntire MS, Reinhart JM, Allender MC, et al. Antifungal susceptibility patterns of Nannizziopsis guarroi and the single-dose pharmacokinetics of orally administered terbinafine in the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 2020:25. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol synthesis at an earlier step than azoles. Fungicidal.
Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
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.
Terbinafine dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine in bearded dragons include: Months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine is indicated in bearded dragons for: Yellow fungus disease (Chrysosporium).
These are general warnings for Terbinafine across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine 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.