Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is dosed at 1-2 drops per eye in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01).. Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Post-corneal surgery infection prevention. Routes documented in cats: OPHTHALMIC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ciloxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPHTHALMIC | 1-2 drops per eye | q4-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01). |
| OPHTHALMIC | 1 drop per eye | q6h | 7-14 days post-operatively | Post-corneal surgery infection prevention | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01). |
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Fluoroquinolone with excellent gram-negative coverage. White crystalline precipitate may form on corneal epithelium (resolves spontaneously).
May cause white corneal precipitate (non-harmful, resolves). Excellent Pseudomonas coverage. Safe with corneal ulcers. Broad spectrum.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: OPHTHALMIC 1-2 drops per eye q4-8h; OPHTHALMIC 1 drop per eye q6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats: OPHTHALMIC.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days; 7-14 days post-operatively. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Post-corneal surgery infection prevention.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause white corneal precipitate (non-harmful, resolves). Excellent Pseudomonas coverage. Safe with corneal ulcers. Broad spectrum.
Why a species-specific page? Ciprofloxacin 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.