Description
Flumequine belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by flumequine-sensitive microorganisms, like Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp. and Salmonella spp. in calves, lambs, kids, swine and poultry
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to flumequine. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function. Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Dosage
For oral administration.
- Calves, lambs and kids:
6 g of Flumesol-200 WS per 100 kg body weight (equivalent to 12 mg of flumequine / kg of body weight) once for 3 - 5 days, in (artificial) milk.
- Swine: 1 kg of Flumesol-200 WS per 1300 litres of drinking water (equivalent to 15 mg of flumequine / kg of body weight) once for 3 - 5 days.
- Poultry: 1 kg of Flumesol-200 WS per 2000 litres of drinking water (equivalent to 12 mg of flumequine / kg of body weight) once for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Calves, lambs, kids and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 3 days.
