Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic is used in cats for Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative). Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Maxidex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Do NOT use with corneal ulcers | up to q2h until clinical improvement, then taper | Variable | Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative) | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1386 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1359, Dexamethasone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.15 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | dexamethasone suppression test (0.1-0.15 mg/kg i.v.). Note difference to dogs. 116 BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th edition: Part |
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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Potent ophthalmic corticosteroid reducing ocular inflammation by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and multiple inflammatory mediators.
DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers (inhibits healing, potentiates infection). Prolonged use causes cataracts and secondary glaucoma. Fluorescein stain negative before starting.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Do NOT use with corneal ulcers up to q2h until clinical improvement, then taper. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative).
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers (inhibits healing, potentiates infection). Prolonged use causes cataracts and secondary glaucoma. Fluorescein stain negative before starting.
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.