Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Loteprednol Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Ocular surface inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Loteprednol Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lotemax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Lower risk of IOP elevation than prednisolone acetate | q6-8h | As directed by ophthalmologist | Ocular surface inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1408 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Loteprednol Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Lower risk of IOP elevation than prednisolone acetate q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Loteprednol Ophthalmic in dogs: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Loteprednol Ophthalmic in dogs include: As directed by ophthalmologist. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Loteprednol Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Ocular surface inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Loteprednol Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 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.