Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Neo-Poly-Bac, AK-Spore
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Same as dogs | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Strong | Hume-Smith KM, Groth AD, Rishniw M, Walter-Grimm LA, Plunkett SJ, Maggs DJ. Anaphylactic events observed within 4 h of ocular application of an antibiotic-containing ophthalmic preparation: 61 cats (1993-2010). J Feline Med Surg. 2011;13(10):744-751. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2011.06.007 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1436 (2026-08-01). |
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Triple antibiotic: neomycin (30S ribosomal), polymyxin B (membrane disruption), bacitracin (cell wall synthesis). Broad gram-positive and gram-negative coverage.
Workhorse ophthalmic antibiotic combination. Safe with corneal ulcers (ointment provides lubrication). Neomycin hypersensitivity possible. No Pseudomonas coverage (bacitracin formulation).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Same as dogs q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Workhorse ophthalmic antibiotic combination. Safe with corneal ulcers (ointment provides lubrication). Neomycin hypersensitivity possible. No Pseudomonas coverage (bacitracin formulation).
Why a species-specific page? Neo-Poly-Bac 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.