Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Suprofen Ophthalmic is used in cat for Post-operative ocular inflammation. Routes documented in cat: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Suprofen Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Profenal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q6h-q8h | 5-7 days post-operatively | Post-operative ocular inflammation | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that inhibits cyclooxygenase, reducing prostaglandin synthesis in the eye. Prevents intraoperative miosis during ocular surgery.
Used pre-operatively to maintain mydriasis during cataract surgery. Cross-sensitivity with systemic NSAIDs. May delay corneal healing. Stinging on instillation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Suprofen Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.