Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ciloxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Fortified q1-2h for melting ulcers | q2-6h depending on severity | 7-14 days | Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Fortified q1-2h for melting ulcers q2-6h depending on severity. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 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.