Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic 0.05% is used in dog for Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), KCS (dry eye). Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Cyclosporine Ophthalmic 0.05% in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Restasis, Optimmune, Ciclosporin Ophthalmic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye(s) q12h | Chronic lifelong use; improvement in 4-6 weeks | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) | Strong | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q12h | Lifelong | KCS (dry eye) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Calcineurin inhibitor that suppresses T-cell mediated inflammation in the lacrimal gland. Increases tear production by reducing immune-mediated destruction of lacrimal tissue.
Standard of care for canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca. May take 4-6 weeks for full effect. Transient stinging on application. Also available as 0.2% veterinary formulation (Optimmune).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cyclosporine Ophthalmic 0.05% pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.