Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Erythromycin Ophthalmic is dosed at CAVEAT FROM SOURCE: dose_unit reads 'mg/kg' on a 0/0 topical placeholder; the correct unit for this row is a '1/4-1/2 inch strip' (Plumb's notes erythromycin is not available as an ophthalmic solution — ointment only, so '1 drop' would be wrong too) in dogs, per Gelatt KN et al., Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed (2021), Ch.19 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Cornea and Sclera, printed p.1097 (corpus PDF p.1120) — SOURCE EDITION: Veterinary Ophthalmology — ISBN 9781119441830, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119441830. Erythromycin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Erythromycin Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ilotycin Ophthalmic
Contraindicated in Chinchilla, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | CAVEAT FROM SOURCE: dose_unit reads 'mg/kg' on a 0/0 topical placeholder; the correct unit for this row is a '1/4-1/2 inch strip' (Plumb's notes erythromycin is not available as an ophthalmic solution — ointment only, so '1 drop' would be wrong too) | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer | Weak | Gelatt KN et al., Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed (2021), Ch.19 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Cornea and Sclera, printed p.1097 (corpus PDF p.1120) — SOURCE EDITION: Veterinary Ophthalmology — ISBN 9781119441830, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119441830 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.169 | 10-20 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h. |
| 0.5–1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.169 | 0.5-1 mg/kg p.o. q8h. |
| 10–20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.327 | • 10-20 mg/kg q8-12h PO. |
| 0.5–1 | PO |
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Macrolide antibiotic binding 50S ribosomal subunit. Bacteriostatic. Active against gram-positive bacteria and some Mycoplasma.
Safe for use with corneal ulcers. Ointment form provides longer contact time and corneal lubrication. Well tolerated. Limited gram-negative activity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Erythromycin Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic CAVEAT FROM SOURCE: dose_unit reads 'mg/kg' on a 0/0 topical placeholder; the correct unit for this row is a '1/4-1/2 inch strip' (Plumb's notes erythromycin is not available as an ophthalmic solution — ointment only, so '1 drop' would be wrong too) q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Erythromycin Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Erythromycin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Erythromycin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Erythromycin Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Safe for use with corneal ulcers. Ointment form provides longer contact time and corneal lubrication. Well tolerated. Limited gram-negative activity.
Why a species-specific page? Erythromycin 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.
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.327 |
| • Prokinetic effects (GI): 0.5-1 mg/kg q8-12h PO or 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.