Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Melting corneal ulcer, Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer. Routes documented in dogs: OPHTHALMIC, Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules 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 | More frequent dosing for corneal ulcers (q4h initially) | q4-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| OPHTHALMIC | Combine with anti-collagenase | q1-2h | Until controlled then taper | Melting corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Ophthalmic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q2-6h depending on severity | 7-14 days | Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 25 mg/kg q24h PO. • 20 mg/kg q24h, PO. |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 25 mg/kg q24h PO. • 20 mg/kg q24h, PO. |
| 15 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 15 mg/kg q24h IV. • 10 mg/kg q24h IV. |
| 10 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 15 mg/kg q24h IV. • 10 mg/kg q24h IV. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 ranges in dogs, with cited source references: OPHTHALMIC More frequent dosing for corneal ulcers (q4h initially) q4-8h; OPHTHALMIC Combine with anti-collagenase q1-2h; Ophthalmic See the cited source for the printed regimen 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, Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days; Until controlled then taper. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Melting corneal ulcer, 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.