Description
Description:
Enrofloxacin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones and acts bactericidal against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is also active against mycoplasma.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by enrofloxacin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, E. Coli, Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma spp., Pasteurella spp., and Salmonella spp. in poultry and swine.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to quinolones.
Administration to animals with seriously impaired liver and/or renal functions.
Concurrent administration with Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Chloramphenicol, and Lincosamides.
Side effects:
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage recommendations:
For oral administration through the drinking water:
Pig: 1g per 80kg body weight, equivalent to 2.5mg enrofloxacin per kg body weight
Poultry: 50 gr per 200 liter of water for 3 to 5 days
Withdrawal times:
For meat: 4 days; for eggs: 7 days
Storage conditions:
Store dark, dry and below 25°C. Do not freeze.
