Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Azithromycin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AzaSite
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 5 days | 7 days total | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1372 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1345, Azithromycin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.57 | 5-10 mg/kg p.o. q24h. May increase dosing interval to q48h after 3-5 days of treatment |
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.
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Azithromycin Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic See the cited source for the printed regimen 1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Azithromycin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7 days total. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Azithromycin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Azithromycin Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 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.