Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Voriconazole Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Deep fungal keratitis. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Voriconazole Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vfend Ophthalmic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q2-3h initially, then taper by clinical response | 4-6 weeks | Deep fungal keratitis | Moderate | 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.1412, Voriconazole 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 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Voriconazole Ophthalmic monograph, printed p.1412 (corpus PDF p.1439), Dosages: "Fungal keratitis (extra-label): 1 drop to the affected eye(s) or 0.1 mL in the subpalpebral lavage […]" [FREQUENCY CORRECTED 2026-08-12, two readers.] |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.875 | • 5-6 mg/kg q12h PO. (Safety of repeated doses in dogs has not been examined.) |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Second-generation triazole with excellent corneal penetration. Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase). Broad-spectrum antifungal.
Compounded from IV formulation. Better corneal penetration than natamycin. Used for deep fungal keratitis and endophthalmitis. May cause mild ocular irritation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Voriconazole Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic See the cited source for the printed regimen q2-3h initially, then taper by clinical response. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Voriconazole Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Voriconazole Ophthalmic in dogs include: 4-6 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Voriconazole Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Deep fungal keratitis.
These are general warnings for Voriconazole Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Compounded from IV formulation. Better corneal penetration than natamycin. Used for deep fungal keratitis and endophthalmitis. May cause mild ocular irritation.
Why a species-specific page? Voriconazole 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.