Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Terbinafine is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO single dose studied in red-eared sliders, per Eshar D, KuKanich B, Avni-Magen N, Joo H. Terbinafine pharmacokinetics following single-dose oral administration in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans): a pilot study. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2021;52(2):520-528. doi:10.1638/2020-0079 https://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/34130394. Terbinafine is used in red-eared sliders for Fungal infection (dermatomycosis / systemic mycosis) caused by organisms with low MICs. Routes documented in red-eared sliders: PO. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | single dose studied | Fungal infection (dermatomycosis / systemic mycosis) caused by organisms with low MICs | Moderate | Eshar D, KuKanich B, Avni-Magen N, Joo H. Terbinafine pharmacokinetics following single-dose oral administration in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans): a pilot study. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2021;52(2):520-528. doi:10.1638/2020-0079 https://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/34130394 |
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| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.005 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.2 | 0.005%-0.01% in distilled water × 5 min bath q24h × 5 days, or q48h × 6 treatments6 Various species/no adverse clinical effects noted with treatment; pH 7.0; confirm negative resul |
| 0.01 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.2 | 0.005%-0.01% in distilled water × 5 min bath q24h × 5 days, or q48h × 6 treatments6 Various species/no adverse clinical effects noted with treatment; pH 7.0; confirm negative resul |
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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 red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg single dose studied. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine in red-eared sliders: PO.
Terbinafine is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Fungal infection (dermatomycosis / systemic mycosis) caused by organisms with low MICs.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine across species; consult the red-eared slider 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 red-eared sliders — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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