Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Lodoxamide Ophthalmic is used in cats for Eosinophilic keratitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lodoxamide Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alomide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Used for feline eosinophilic keratitis as steroid-sparing agent | q6-8h | Long-term | Eosinophilic keratitis | Weak | ALOMIDE - Lodoxamide Tromethamine Solution/ Drops [US Human Product Label]. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2020. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1408 (2026-08-01). |
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Mast cell stabilizer that inhibits type I immediate hypersensitivity reactions by preventing release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells.
Requires 1-2 weeks for full effect (prophylactic use). Stinging on application. Limited veterinary evidence.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lodoxamide Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Used for feline eosinophilic keratitis as steroid-sparing agent q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lodoxamide Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Lodoxamide Ophthalmic in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lodoxamide Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Eosinophilic keratitis.
These are general warnings for Lodoxamide Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Requires 1-2 weeks for full effect (prophylactic use). Stinging on application. Limited veterinary evidence.
Why a species-specific page? Lodoxamide 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.