Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic is used in guinea pig for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in guinea pig: OPHTHALMIC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ciloxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPHTHALMIC | 0 drops | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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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 guinea pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 guinea pig — 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.