Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Trifluridine Ophthalmic is used in cats for FHV-1 keratitis / conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Trifluridine Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Viroptic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Epithelial toxicity if prolonged | q4-6h initially, then q8h | Until 7 days after re-epithelialization | FHV-1 keratitis / conjunctivitis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1408, Trifluridine Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Ophthalmic use only. Local irritation and stinging. Punctal plugging may enhance effect. Commonly used in cats for FHV-1 keratitis.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Trifluridine Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Epithelial toxicity if prolonged q4-6h initially, then q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trifluridine Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Trifluridine Ophthalmic in cats include: Until 7 days after re-epithelialization. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Trifluridine Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: FHV-1 keratitis / conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Trifluridine Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ophthalmic use only. Local irritation and stinging. Punctal plugging may enhance effect. Commonly used in cats for FHV-1 keratitis.
Why a species-specific page? Trifluridine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.