Drug Dosages for Marmosets and Tamarins

Flagyl oral suspension (Mexican formulation), metronidazole 50 mg/ml, dose: 0.2-0.3 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight, every 8 hrs. 7-10 days ( 0.02-0.03 ml orally per 100 grams body wt)
Bactrim (also called Septra, trimeth/sulfa) pediatric suspension 48 mg/ml, dose: 0.5 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight, every 12 hrs. 7-10 days (0.05 ml orally per 100 grams body wt)
Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) oral suspension, 40 mg/ml (200 mg/5 ml), dose: 0.4 ml orally per 1000 grams body wt. every 12 hrs. 7-10 days, (0.04 ml orally per 100 grams body wt.)
Cefprozil (Cefzil) oral suspension 250 mg/5 ml (50 mg/ml), dose: 0.3 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 12 hrs. 7-10 days (0.03 ml orally per 100 grams body wt.)
Biaxin granules for oral suspension (clarithromycin) 125 mg/5 ml (25 mg/ml), dose: 0.3 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 12 hrs. 7-10 days (0.03 ml orally per 100 grams body weight)
Pepto-Bismol: 0.2 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 6 hrs.
Kaopectate: 0.25 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 6 hrs.
Carafate: 0.25-0.5 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 6 hrs.
Donnagel (attapulgite): 1-2 ml orally per 1000 grams body weight every 6 hrs.
Fluids (sodium chloride, LRS) An adult tamarin requires a minimum of 40-50 ml of fluids per day if it is not eating or drinking anything. A dehydrated newborn can receive approximately 1.0 ml of fluids under the skin every 2-4 hrs (it is imperative that the baby is known to be urinating). Older babies can receive SQ fluids based on fluid intake, urine output, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Give 1.0-3.0 mls of warmed fluids under the skin every 4-6 hrs. as needed. This is really subjective and it is always best to consult with a vet prior to giving fluids.

Do not use Flagyl in pregnant females.
Do not use Baytril (enrofloxacin), Ciprofloxacin, Trovan or Floxin in immature monkeys.
For most diarrhea in monkeys, begin with Flagyl and Septra orally, and use Donnagel. Make sure baby is hydrated. It may be necessary to give fluids under the skin for severe dehydration (use lactated ringers, normal saline or 5% dextrose and LRS).

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