Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) is dosed at 0.02 mg/kg PO q24-48h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. 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 | q24-48h | Long-term | Hypothyroidism in reptiles | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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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Transdermal bioavailability is unpublished and may be unreliable.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 q24-48h. 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 Transdermal bioavailability is unpublished and may be unreliable.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.