Vitamin B Complex for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Vitamin B Complex is used in bearded dragon for Nutritional support, thiamine deficiency, Dietary supplementation. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM, PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Vitamin B Complex in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0 ml/kg | q24-48h | As needed | Nutritional support, thiamine deficiency | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 0 ml/kg | q24h | During illness/anorexia | Dietary supplementation | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Cofactors in numerous metabolic pathways. Thiamine (B1) essential for neurological function, B12 for erythropoiesis and methylation. Supports appetite and energy metabolism.
Side effects & warnings
Generally very safe. IV injection may cause transient hypotension or anaphylactoid reaction (rare). Thiamine (B1) deficiency in reptiles and fish fed frozen/thawed prey containing thiaminase.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Vitamin B Complex dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin B Complex pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.