Enrofloxacin Injection
Enrofloxacin injection 10%
composition contains:
enrofloxacin……………………100 mg.
excipients ad………………………1 ml.
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, goats and swine.
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
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.
packaging
vial of 50 and 100 ml.
for veterinary use only