Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Otic is used in cat for Bacterial otitis externa. Routes documented in cat: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Otic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ciprodex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | 0 mg/kg | 3-5 drops affected ear q12h | 7 days | Bacterial otitis externa | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Dexamethasone suppresses inflammatory mediators. Combined for infected, inflamed ears.
Good Pseudomonas coverage. Shake well before use. Avoid if tympanic membrane is perforated. 7-day typical treatment course.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.