Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is dosed at 1 drop 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 Post-corneal surgery infection prevention, Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer. 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 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). |
| 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). |
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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 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 drop per eye q6h; OPHTHALMIC 1-2 drops per eye q4-8h. 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 post-operatively; 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Post-corneal surgery infection prevention, Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic across species; consult the cat 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 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.