Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) is dosed at 0.02 mg/kg PO PO q48h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 4.8, Table 4.11 (the served figure is printed in each; all lie in the chapter covering this species). Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) is used in bearded dragons for Hypothyroidism in reptiles. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Compounded T4
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.02 mg/kg | PO q48h | Long-term | Hypothyroidism in reptiles | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 4.8, Table 4.11 (the served figure is printed in each; all lie in the chapter covering this species).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Typical range: 380–510 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Synthetic T4 (thyroxine) that converts to active T3. Replaces deficient endogenous thyroid hormone. Compounded for exotic species or precise small-patient dosing.
Transdermal bioavailability is unpublished and may be unreliable. Oral route preferred when feasible. Monitor T4 levels 4-6 weeks after starting. Compounded for reptiles and birds.
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.
Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 0.02 mg/kg PO q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) in bearded dragons include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) is indicated in bearded dragons for: Hypothyroidism in reptiles.
These are general warnings for Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Transdermal bioavailability is unpublished and may be unreliable. Oral route preferred when feasible. Monitor T4 levels 4-6 weeks after starting. Compounded for reptiles and birds.
Why a species-specific page? Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) 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.