Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bromfenac Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Post-operative inflammation (cataract surgery). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bromfenac Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Prolensa, Bromday
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Once-daily dosing advantage | 1 drop affected eye q24h | Start 1 day pre-op, continue 4-6 weeks post-op | Post-operative inflammation (cataract surgery) | Moderate | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that inhibits cyclooxygenase 1 and 2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis in the eye. Controls pain and inflammation post-operatively.
Once-daily dosing. May delay corneal healing. Use with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies. Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bromfenac Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Once-daily dosing advantage 1 drop affected eye q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bromfenac Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Bromfenac Ophthalmic in dogs include: Start 1 day pre-op, continue 4-6 weeks post-op. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bromfenac Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Post-operative inflammation (cataract surgery).
These are general warnings for Bromfenac Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Once-daily dosing. May delay corneal healing. Use with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies. Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs possible.
Why a species-specific page? Bromfenac 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.