Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic is used in cats for Melting corneal ulcer. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mucomyst Ophthalmic Compounded
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Same indications as canine | 1 drop affected eye q1-2h initially, then q4-6h | Until melting resolves | Melting corneal ulcer | Strong | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your cat's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Thiol compound that inhibits collagenase (matrix metalloproteinases) in melting corneal ulcers. Breaks disulfide bonds in mucus, also reducing mucus viscosity on the corneal surface.
Must be compounded for ophthalmic use. Essential for melting/keratomalacia ulcers. Apply every 1-2 hours initially. Stinging on application. Refrigerate compounded solutions. Short shelf life.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Same indications as canine 1 drop affected eye q1-2h initially, then q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic in cats include: Until melting resolves. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Melting corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must be compounded for ophthalmic use. Essential for melting/keratomalacia ulcers. Apply every 1-2 hours initially. Stinging on application. Refrigerate compounded solutions. Short shelf life.
Why a species-specific page? Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.