Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Olopatadine Ophthalmic is used in dog for Allergic conjunctivitis. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Olopatadine Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Patanol, Pataday
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q12h | During allergy season | Allergic conjunctivitis | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Combined H1 antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. Blocks histamine receptor and prevents degranulation of conjunctival mast cells.
Generally well tolerated. Mild stinging on application. Used for allergic conjunctivitis. Limited veterinary data but extrapolated from human use.
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? Olopatadine 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.