Question 1

What is Ofloxacin Ophthalmic used for?

Accepted Answer

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, Bacterial keratitis, corneal ulcer.

Question 2

What routes can Ofloxacin Ophthalmic be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: TOPICAL.

Question 3

Which species have cited Ofloxacin Ophthalmic dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Ofloxacin Ophthalmic a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Ofloxacin Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Broad-spectrum ophthalmic antibiotic. Apply q6-8h for bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis. May sting briefly on application. Do not use for viral or fungal ocular infections.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Ofloxacin Ophthalmic?

Accepted Answer

Broad-spectrum ophthalmic antibiotic. Apply q6-8h for bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis. May sting briefly on application. Do not use for viral or fungal ocular infections.

Question 7

How does Ofloxacin Ophthalmic work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Broad-spectrum topical ophthalmic antibacterial with good corneal penetration.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Ophthalmic	0 mg/kg	q4-8h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL	1 drop/eye	q6-8h	Moderate	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic

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Species with Ofloxacin Ophthalmic dosing data (3 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

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