Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cidofovir Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Viral keratitis. Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in dogs, 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) | Rare indication in dogs | q12h | 14-21 days | Viral keratitis | Extrapolated | Ledbetter EC, Spertus CB, Pennington MR, Walle GR van de, Judd BE, Mohammed HO. In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Cidofovir as a Topical Ophthalmic Antiviral for Ocular Canine Herpesvirus-1 Infections in Dogs. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2015;31:642-649. PMID: 26418618 — 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cidofovir Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Rare indication in dogs q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Cidofovir Ophthalmic in dogs 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 dogs for: Viral keratitis.
These are general warnings for Cidofovir Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 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.