Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial keratitis, conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zymar, Zymaxid
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 4th-gen fluoroquinolone with enhanced gram-positive coverage | q2-6h (severity dependent) | 7-14 days | Bacterial keratitis, conjunctivitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1397 (2026-08-01). |
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Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Enhanced gram-positive coverage compared to earlier fluoroquinolones.
Good broad-spectrum coverage for bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Well tolerated topically. Minimal systemic absorption. May be used as fortified drops.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) 4th-gen fluoroquinolone with enhanced gram-positive coverage q2-6h (severity dependent). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial keratitis, conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Good broad-spectrum coverage for bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Well tolerated topically. Minimal systemic absorption. May be used as fortified drops.
Why a species-specific page? Gatifloxacin 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.