Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Voriconazole is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 47 days in bearded dragons, per 474. Van Waeyenberghe L, Baert K, Pasmans F, et al. Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Med Mycol. 2010;48:880-885. / 427. Sim RR. Voriconazole. J Exot Pet Med. 2016;25:342- — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by independent literature: Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). (Medical mycology, 2010). doi:10.3109/13693781003743122. https://doi.org/10.3109/13693781003743122. The paper reports this drug at this dose in this species: "urteen naturally-infected bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps), from the same owner, were treated […]". This is a second source alongside the book already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Voriconazole is used in bearded dragons for Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Voriconazole in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vfend
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h x 47 days | Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease) | Weak | 474. Van Waeyenberghe L, Baert K, Pasmans F, et al. Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Med Mycol. 2010;48:880-885. / 427. Sim RR. Voriconazole. J Exot Pet Med. 2016;25:342- — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by independent literature: Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). (Medical mycology, 2010). doi:10.3109/13693781003743122. https://doi.org/10.3109/13693781003743122. The paper reports this drug at this dose in this species: "urteen naturally-infected bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps), from the same owner, were treated […]". This is a second source alongside the book already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.321 | 10 mg/kg p.o. q24h d |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.3 | V) 10 mg/kg PO q24h ×60 days + (F) 1:250 dilution for 20 min bath q24h × 60 days |
| 10 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.3 | 10 mg/kg PO × 47 days301,333 Bearded dragons for Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii; possible hepatocellular injury |
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Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broader spectrum than fluconazole including Aspergillus.
Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
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.
Voriconazole dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h x 47 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Voriconazole in bearded dragons: PO.
Voriconazole is indicated in bearded dragons for: Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease).
These are general warnings for Voriconazole across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Why a species-specific page? Voriconazole 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.