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.

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.

Administration And 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 - 2000 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 : 12 days.

Storage

Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.

For Veterinary Use Only