Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is dosed at 1 drop/eye TOPICAL q6-8h in cats, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.307 (2026-08-01).. Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ocuflox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 1 drop/eye | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.307 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Broad-spectrum topical ophthalmic antibacterial with good corneal penetration.
Broad-spectrum ophthalmic antibiotic. Apply q6-8h for bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis. May sting briefly on application. Do not use for viral or fungal ocular infections.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL 1 drop/eye q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Broad-spectrum ophthalmic antibiotic. Apply q6-8h for bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis. May sting briefly on application. Do not use for viral or fungal ocular infections.
Why a species-specific page? Ofloxacin 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.