Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Besifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Besivance
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 1 drop affected eye q8h-q12h | 5-7 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1374 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1347, Besifloxacin 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 |
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8-chloro fluoroquinolone that inhibits both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with balanced dual-targeting activity. Developed exclusively for topical ophthalmic use.
Good activity against resistant staphylococci. No systemic formulation exists, reducing resistance selection pressure. May cause transient conjunctival 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.
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic See the cited source for the printed regimen 1 drop affected eye q8h-q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Besifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Besifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats include: 5-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Besifloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Good activity against resistant staphylococci. No systemic formulation exists, reducing resistance selection pressure. May cause transient conjunctival irritation.
Why a species-specific page? Besifloxacin 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.