Description:
Enrofloxacin 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:
Enrofloxacin …………………………………………………………………………………………. 100 mg.
Solvents ad ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal infections, respiratory infections and urinary tract infections caused by enrofloxacin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. in calves, cattle, sheep, goats and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to enrofloxacin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired liver and/or renal function.
Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side effects:
Administration to young animals during growth can cause cartilage lesions in joints.
Packing:
Vial of 50 and 100 ml.
Usage
Dosage:
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Calves, cattle, sheep and goats : 1 ml per 20 – 40 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days
Swine : 1 ml per 20 – 40 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Withdrawal times:
– For meat:
Calves, cattle, sheep and goats : 21 days.
Swine : 14 days.
– For milk : 4 days.