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. 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 | More frequent dosing for corneal ulcers (q4h initially) | q4-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| OPHTHALMIC | Combine with anti-collagenase | q1-2h | Until controlled then taper | Melting corneal ulcer | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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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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 More frequent dosing for corneal ulcers (q4h initially) q4-8h; OPHTHALMIC Combine with anti-collagenase q1-2h. 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; 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.
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.