Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic is used in dog for Bacterial keratitis, conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zymar, Zymaxid
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q2-6h (severity dependent) | 7-14 days | Bacterial keratitis, conjunctivitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.