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Decoquinate

Deccox

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits electron transport in mitochondria of coccidia, blocking sporozoite development and early schizogony.

Side effects & warnings

Feed additive only. Not for therapeutic treatment of clinical coccidiosis. Must be fed continuously for prevention.

Species with Decoquinate dosing data (5 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×2Anecdotal×1Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 3 published primary sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · FDA NADA Label
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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