Description:
Norfloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. and Mycoplasma.
Information
Composition:
Contains per ml:
Norfloxacin – 200 mg.
Solvents ad – 1 ml.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by norfloxacin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to norfloxacin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired liver and/or renal function.
Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side effects:
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Administration to juvenile animals can lead to arthropathy.
Packing:
Bottle containing 100, 500 and 1000 ml.
Usage
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 10 ml per 75 – 150 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry: 1 litre per 1500 – 4000 litre drinking water for 3 5 days.
Swine: 1 litre per 1000 – 3000 litre drinking water for 3 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times:
For meat
Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 12 days.
