Description
Ciprofloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidally against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp.
Information
Composition
Contains per ml:
Ciprofloxacin………………………………………………………………………………………. 200 mg.
Solvents ad……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by ciprofloxacin sensitive micro-organisms like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired hepatic 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 5 ml per 75 – 150 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry: 100 ml per 300 – 400 litre drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Swine: 100 ml per 200 – 600 litre drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
– For meat: 12 days.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
