Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Intraoperative miosis prevention. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ocufen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Apply q30min for 2h before intraocular surgery | q30min x 4 pre-op | Pre-operative | Intraoperative miosis prevention | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1395 (2026-08-01). |
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Non-selective COX inhibitor. Used to prevent intraoperative miosis and reduce post-surgical inflammation.
Primarily used pre-surgically to prevent miosis during intraocular surgery. Stinging. May slow corneal epithelial healing. No IOP elevation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Apply q30min for 2h before intraocular surgery q30min x 4 pre-op. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic in dogs include: Pre-operative. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Intraoperative miosis prevention.
These are general warnings for Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used pre-surgically to prevent miosis during intraocular surgery. Stinging. May slow corneal epithelial healing. No IOP elevation.
Why a species-specific page? Flurbiprofen 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.