Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lodoxamide Ophthalmic is used in dog for Eosinophilic keratitis, allergic conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lodoxamide Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alomide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q6-8h | Long-term prophylactic use | Eosinophilic keratitis, allergic conjunctivitis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.