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Rose Bengal Ophthalmic

Rose Bengal 1%

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

Drug Class

Diagnostic

Routes

TOPICAL (ophthalmic)

Indications

devitalized epitheliumHerpesvirus keratitis detectionKCSKCS detection

Mechanism of Action

Vital dye that stains devitalized epithelial cells and mucus. Detects early KCS (dry eye) and herpetic keratitis dendritic patterns.

Side effects & warnings

Stings on application. More irritating than fluorescein. Use topical anesthetic first. Better for detecting devitalized cells vs fluorescein for ulcers.

Species with Rose Bengal Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

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 (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)TOPICAL (ophthalmic)0 1 strip per eyePRN (diagnostic)ModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)TOPICAL (ophthalmic)0 1 strip per eyePRN (diagnostic)ModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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