Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Nepafenac Ophthalmic is used in cats for Ocular inflammation. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nepafenac Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nevanac
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Limited feline data | q8-12h | Short-term | Ocular inflammation | Extrapolated | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1415 (2026-08-01). |
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NSAID prodrug converted to amfenac by intraocular hydrolases. Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 in ocular tissues, reducing prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and pain.
Shake well before use. May delay corneal healing. Avoid with corneal ulcers. Used perioperatively and for uveitis. Less corneal toxicity than some older NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Nepafenac Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Limited feline data q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Nepafenac Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Nepafenac Ophthalmic in cats include: Short-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Nepafenac Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Ocular inflammation.
These are general warnings for Nepafenac Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Shake well before use. May delay corneal healing. Avoid with corneal ulcers. Used perioperatively and for uveitis. Less corneal toxicity than some older NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Nepafenac 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.