Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in dog for Bacterial keratitis, Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic, TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ocuflox
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.