Azithromycin Ophthalmic for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Azithromycin Ophthalmic is used in dog for Bacterial conjunctivitis / meibomian gland dysfunction. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: AzaSite
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 5 days | 7 days total | Bacterial conjunctivitis / meibomian gland dysfunction | Moderate | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Macrolide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. DuraSite delivery system provides sustained drug release on the ocular surface.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with dog dosing
Azithromycin Ophthalmic dosing in other species
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 dog — 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.