Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Anterior uveitis. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pred Forte, Omnipred
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 1% suspension | q4-6h initially, taper | Variable | Anterior uveitis | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1424 (2026-08-01). |
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Most potent topical ophthalmic corticosteroid. Acetate ester penetrates intact corneal epithelium better than phosphate salt. Suppresses ocular inflammation.
Shake well (suspension). DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers. Gold standard for anterior uveitis. Prolonged use causes cataracts and glaucoma. Monitor IOP.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic 1% suspension q4-6h initially, taper. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in dogs include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Anterior uveitis.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Shake well (suspension). DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers. Gold standard for anterior uveitis. Prolonged use causes cataracts and glaucoma. Monitor IOP.
Why a species-specific page? Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.