Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cyclopentolate is used in dogs for Short-acting mydriasis/cycloplegia. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cyclopentolate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cyclogyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Shorter duration than atropine | 1 drop, repeat in 5 min | Duration ~24h | Short-acting mydriasis/cycloplegia | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1383 (2026-08-01). |
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist causing mydriasis and cycloplegia. Shorter duration than atropine (24 hours vs 1-2 weeks).
Preferred over atropine when shorter duration mydriasis/cycloplegia needed. Contraindicated in glaucoma. Less salivation issue than atropine in cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cyclopentolate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Shorter duration than atropine 1 drop, repeat in 5 min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cyclopentolate in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Cyclopentolate in dogs include: Duration ~24h. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cyclopentolate is indicated in dogs for: Short-acting mydriasis/cycloplegia.
These are general warnings for Cyclopentolate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Preferred over atropine when shorter duration mydriasis/cycloplegia needed. Contraindicated in glaucoma. Less salivation issue than atropine in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Cyclopentolate 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.