ENROFLOXACIN 10%

 (Injection)

Composition:

Enrofloxacin….10g

Excipients q.s: 100ml

Description

Enrofloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidal against mainly Gramnegative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Mycoplasma and Salmonella spp.

Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by enrofloxacin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. in calves, cattle, sheep and goats.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to enrofloxacin. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired hepatic 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 may occur.

Dosage and administration

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:

Calves, cattle, sheep and goats: 1 ml per 20 – 40 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days

Withdrawal times

– For meat: Calves, cattle, sheep and goats: 21 days.

– For milk: 4 days.

Storage: Cool, dry place. Avoid directly sunlight.