Ofloxacin Otic for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ofloxacin Otic is used in rabbit for Otitis media (Pasteurella). Routes documented in rabbit: Otic. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ofloxacin Otic in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Floxin Otic
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | 0 mg/kg | 3-5 drops affected ear q12h | 14-21 days; combine with systemic antibiotics | Otitis media (Pasteurella) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, preventing DNA replication. Broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative otic pathogens.
Side effects & warnings
Safe with perforated tympanic membrane — non-ototoxic. Solution formulation (not suspension) for better middle ear penetration. Good Pseudomonas activity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ofloxacin Otic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ofloxacin Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbit — 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.