Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide is dosed at 30 mg/kg PO q24h x2-14 days in crested geckos, per 87. Cranfield MR, Graczyk TK. Experimental infection of elaphid snakes with Cryptosporidium serpentis (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae). J Small Anim Pract. 2018;59(11):704-713. || 243. Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.233 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Trimethoprim-sulfonamide is used in crested geckos for Coccidia. Routes documented in crested geckos: PO. A typical adult crested gecko weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Trimethoprim-sulfonamide in crested geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 mg/kg | q24h x2-14 days | Coccidia | Weak | 87. Cranfield MR, Graczyk TK. Experimental infection of elaphid snakes with Cryptosporidium serpentis (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae). J Small Anim Pract. 2018;59(11):704-713. || 243. Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.233 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Trimethoprim-sulfonamide dose range in crested geckos, with cited source references: PO 30 mg/kg q24h x2-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trimethoprim-sulfonamide in crested geckos: PO.
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide is indicated in crested geckos for: Coccidia.
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim-sulfonamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in crested geckos — 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.