Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atropine Ophthalmic is dosed at plumb printed p.1344: "Dosages | Mydriasis and cycloplegia (extra-label): Initially, 1 drop or a " - # inch strip to the a%ected eye(s) 2 to 3 times daily and then once d…" in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed — printed p.1343-1344, Atropine Ophthalmic monograph (NOT p.112, which is the systemic Atropine monograph). Atropine Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Atropine Ophthalmic Solution
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | plumb printed p.1344: "Dosages | Mydriasis and cycloplegia (extra-label): Initially, 1 drop or a " - # inch strip to the a%ected eye(s) 2 to 3 times daily and then once d…" | q8-24h (1% solution) | Duration of uveitis | Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed — printed p.1343-1344, Atropine Ophthalmic monograph (NOT p.112, which is the systemic Atropine monograph) |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–0.03 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.01-0.03 mg/kg i.v. Low doses may exacerbate bradycardia; repetition of the dose will usually p |
| 0.03–0.04 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | of the dose will usually promote an increase in heart rate. 0.03-0.04 mg/kg i.m. can be given to prevent development of bradycardia during administration of |
| 0.2–0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | dose 0.2-0.5 mg/kg (1⁄4 dose i.v., 3⁄4 i.m., s.c.) to effect; repeat as necessary; or 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (% |
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist causing mydriasis (pupil dilation) and cycloplegia (ciliary muscle paralysis). Long duration 1-2 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATED in glaucoma (increases IOP). Bitter taste from nasolacrimal drainage causes profuse salivation especially in cats. Long duration — use judiciously. Reduces tear production.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atropine Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic plumb printed p.1344: "Dosages | Mydriasis and cycloplegia (extra-label): Initially, 1 drop or a " - # inch strip to the a%ected eye(s) 2 to 3 times daily and then once d…" q8-24h (1% solution). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs include: Duration of uveitis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atropine Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis).
These are general warnings for Atropine Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in glaucoma (increases IOP). Bitter taste from nasolacrimal drainage causes profuse salivation especially in cats. Long duration — use judiciously. Reduces tear production.
Why a species-specific page? Atropine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.
| 0.1–0.2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | se i.v., 3⁄4 i.m., s.c.) to effect; repeat as necessary; or 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (% i.v., % i.m.) then i.m. q6h. |
| 0.04 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.04 mg/kg i.v. with edrophonium (0.5-1.0 mg/kg). Azathioprine (Azathioprine*, Imura |
| 0.5–1 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.04 mg/kg i.v. with edrophonium (0.5-1.0 mg/kg). Azathioprine (Azathioprine*, Imuran*) POM |
| 0.02–0.04 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | • 0.02-0.04 mg/kg q6-8h IV, IM, or • 0.02-0.04 mg/kg q6-8h IV, IM, or SQ. |
| 0.01 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.06 mg/kg, |
| 0.06 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.06 mg/kg, |
| 0.005–0.01 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | • Sinus bradycardia: 0.005-0.01 mg/kg, |
| 0.04 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | suscitation (CPR) up to 0.04 mg/kg. |
| 0.2–0.5 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | toxicosis: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg as needed, toxicosis: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg as needed, |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.