Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Azithromycin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Chlamydial conjunctivitis adjunct. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AzaSite
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Topical adjunct to systemic azithromycin for Chlamydia felis | 1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 12d | 14 days total | Chlamydial conjunctivitis adjunct | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Macrolide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. DuraSite delivery system provides sustained drug release on the ocular surface.
Broad-spectrum activity including Chlamydia. Anti-inflammatory properties in addition to antibacterial. May cause transient eye irritation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Azithromycin Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Topical adjunct to systemic azithromycin for Chlamydia felis 1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 12d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in cats include: 14 days total. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Azithromycin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Chlamydial conjunctivitis adjunct.
These are general warnings for Azithromycin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Broad-spectrum activity including Chlamydia. Anti-inflammatory properties in addition to antibacterial. May cause transient eye irritation.
Why a species-specific page? Azithromycin 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.