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 …………………………………………………………………………………………. 200 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, goats, poultry, sheep 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.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Packing:
Bottle containing 100,250, 500 and 1000 ml.
Usage
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 5 ml per 75 – 150 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry : 1 litre per 3000 – 4000 litre drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Swine : 1 litre per 2000 – 6000 litre drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times:
– For meat : 12 days.
