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Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic

Ciloxan

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Bacterial keratitiscorneal ulcer

Mechanism of Action

Fluoroquinolone with excellent gram-negative coverage. White crystalline precipitate may form on corneal epithelium (resolves spontaneously).

Side effects & warnings

May cause white corneal precipitate (non-harmful, resolves). Excellent Pseudomonas coverage. Safe with corneal ulcers. Broad spectrum.

Species with Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

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

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kgq2-6h depending on severityStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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