Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is dosed at 1 drop per eye in african grey parrots, per Abrams GA, Paul-Murphy J, Murphy CJ. Conjunctivitis in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2002;5:287-309.; Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01).. Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in african grey parrots: OPHTHALMIC. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic in african grey parrots, 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 drop per eye | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Extrapolated | Abrams GA, Paul-Murphy J, Murphy CJ. Conjunctivitis in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2002;5:287-309.; Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01). |
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Topical fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in ocular pathogens.
For topical ophthalmic use only. Do not use if corneal perforation is suspected. Broad-spectrum but resistance emerging. May sting on application.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: OPHTHALMIC 1 drop per eye q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic in african grey parrots: OPHTHALMIC.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic in african grey parrots 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 african grey parrots for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For topical ophthalmic use only. Do not use if corneal perforation is suspected. Broad-spectrum but resistance emerging. May sting on application.
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 african grey parrots — 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.