Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cidofovir Ophthalmic is used in cats for FHV-1 keratitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vistide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0.5% compounded from IV formulation | q12h | 14-21 days | FHV-1 keratitis | Moderate | Fontenelle JR, Powell CC, Veir JK, Radecki SV, Lappin MR. Effect of topical ophthalmic application of cidofovir on experimentally induced primary ocular feline herpesvirus-1 infection in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2008;69:289-293. doi:10.2460/ajvr.69.2.289 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1381 (2026-08-01). |
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Nucleotide analog that inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Does not require viral thymidine kinase for activation, effective against TK-resistant strains.
Compounded from IV formulation. Handle with gloves. Mild local irritation. Used for FHV-1 keratitis in cats. Twice daily dosing (less frequent than other antivirals).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cidofovir Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) 0.5% compounded from IV formulation q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in cats include: 14-21 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cidofovir Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: FHV-1 keratitis.
These are general warnings for Cidofovir Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Compounded from IV formulation. Handle with gloves. Mild local irritation. Used for FHV-1 keratitis in cats. Twice daily dosing (less frequent than other antivirals).
Why a species-specific page? Cidofovir 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.