Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Terbinafine is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg PO q24h in guinea pigs, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Terbinafine is used in guinea pigs for Dermatophytosis (Trichophyton). Routes documented in guinea pigs: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–40 mg/kg | q24h | 14-28 days | Dermatophytosis (Trichophyton) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: PO 20–40 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine in guinea pigs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine in guinea pigs include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine is indicated in guinea pigs for: Dermatophytosis (Trichophyton).
These are general warnings for Terbinafine across species; consult the guinea pig 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 guinea pigs — 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.