Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tetracaine Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Topical anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tetracaine Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pontocaine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Longer duration than proparacaine | 1-2 drops; onset 30 sec, duration 15-30 min | Single use; procedural only | Topical anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1431 (2026-08-01). |
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Ester-type local anesthetic that blocks nerve conduction by inhibiting sodium channels in sensory nerve endings of the cornea and conjunctiva.
Longer duration than proparacaine (15-30 minutes). More stinging on instillation. Chronic use causes severe corneal toxicity. For diagnostic/procedural use only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tetracaine Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Longer duration than proparacaine 1-2 drops; onset 30 sec, duration 15-30 min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tetracaine Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Tetracaine Ophthalmic in dogs include: Single use; procedural only. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tetracaine Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Topical anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures.
These are general warnings for Tetracaine Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Longer duration than proparacaine (15-30 minutes). More stinging on instillation. Chronic use causes severe corneal toxicity. For diagnostic/procedural use only.
Why a species-specific page? Tetracaine 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.