Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Compounded Chloramphenicol Eye Drops
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q4-6h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1353, Chloramphenicol 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.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5–20 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.178 | • 40-50 mg/kg q6-8h IV or IM. • 12.5-20 mg/cat q12h IV or IM. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.94 | 10-20 mg/kg slow i.v., i.m., s.c., p.o. q12h. Chlorhexidine (Adaxio, Antisept, Clorexyderm sha |
| 40–50 |
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Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic binding 50S ribosomal subunit. Excellent ocular penetration. Compounded since commercial ophthalmic not available in US.
Handler must wear gloves (human aplastic anemia risk). Effective for bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Widely available in EU/UK as commercial product. 2-week BUD typically.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) See the cited source for the printed regimen q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis.
These are general warnings for Chloramphenicol Compounded Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Handler must wear gloves (human aplastic anemia risk). Effective for bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Widely available in EU/UK as commercial product. 2-week BUD typically.
Why a species-specific page? Chloramphenicol Compounded 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.
| PO |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.178 |
| • 40-50 mg/kg q8h PO. • 12.5-20 mg/kg q12h PO, (or 50 mg |
| 12.5–20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.178 | • 40-50 mg/kg q8h PO. • 12.5-20 mg/kg q12h PO, (or 50 mg |
| 40–50 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.178 | • 40-50 mg/kg q6-8h IV or IM. • 12.5-20 mg/cat q12h IV or IM. |
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.