Enrofloxacin 20% Oral Solution
Description
Enrofloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp.
Composition
Contains per ml:
Enrofloxacin :200 mg.
Solvents ad.:1ml
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 serious impaired liver and/or renal function.
Concurrent administration with tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side effects
Administration to young animals during growth, can cause cartilage lesions in joints.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
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 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.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.