Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Loteprednol Ophthalmic is used in cat for Ocular inflammation (non-ulcerative). Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Loteprednol Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lotemax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q6-8h | As directed | Ocular inflammation (non-ulcerative) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Retrometabolically designed corticosteroid — active in ocular tissues then rapidly inactivated systemically. Reduces inflammation with lower risk of IOP elevation.
Lower risk of steroid-induced glaucoma and cataract than prednisolone acetate. Shake well. Do not use with corneal ulcers or fungal infections. Less potent than prednisolone acetate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Loteprednol Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.