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Suprofen Ophthalmic

Profenal

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Post-operative ocular inflammationPre-operative miosis prevention (cataract surgery)

Mechanism of Action

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that inhibits cyclooxygenase, reducing prostaglandin synthesis in the eye. Prevents intraoperative miosis during ocular surgery.

Side effects & warnings

Used pre-operatively to maintain mydriasis during cataract surgery. Cross-sensitivity with systemic NSAIDs. May delay corneal healing. Stinging on instillation.

Species with Suprofen Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop q30min x 3 doses before surgeryModerateGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop affected eye q6h-q8hWeakGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

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