Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Loteprednol Ophthalmic is used in dog for Ocular surface inflammation, 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 Loteprednol Ophthalmic in dog, 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 by ophthalmologist | Ocular surface inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis | Moderate | 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 dog 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 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.