Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Herpetic keratitis. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in dogs, 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 | Compounded preparation | q4-6h | Until healed + 7 days | Herpetic keratitis | Weak | 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Compounded preparation q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic in dogs include: Until healed + 7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Herpetic keratitis.
These are general warnings for Idoxuridine Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 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.