Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic is used in cats for FHV-1 keratitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dendrid, Stoxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Topical antiviral | q4-6h | Until 7 days after healing | FHV-1 keratitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Ophthalmic use only. Epithelial toxicity with prolonged use. Less effective than trifluridine. Compounding may be required.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Topical antiviral q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in cats include: Until 7 days after healing. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: FHV-1 keratitis.
These are general warnings for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ophthalmic use only. Epithelial toxicity with prolonged use. Less effective than trifluridine. Compounding may be required.
Why a species-specific page? Idoxuridine 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.