Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is used in dogs for Melting corneal ulcer, Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer. Routes documented in dogs: OPHTHALMIC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 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 | Aggressive q1-2h dosing initially for melting ulcers | q1-2h | Until controlled then taper | Melting corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| 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 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 Aggressive q1-2h dosing initially for melting ulcers q1-2h; 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 dogs: OPHTHALMIC.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic in dogs include: Until controlled then taper; 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: Melting corneal ulcer, Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 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.