Description
Enrofloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella and Mycoplasma spp.
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 hepatic and/or renal function.
Administration to poultry producing eggs for human consumption.
Administration to pregnant or lactating animals.
Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side effects
Administration to young animals during growth can cause cartilage lesions in joints.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
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 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Swine:
1 litre per 1000 - 3000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat: 12 days.
