Floxadil® 25 mg/ml
Solution for injection
Composition
Enrofloxacin 25 mg – Excipients q.s. ad 1 ml.
Pharmacotherapeutic category
Antibacterial for systemic use (fluoroquinolones).
Properties
Enrofloxacin acts by inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase resulting in inhibition of DNA and mRNA synthesis. It has a concentration-dependent bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and mycoplasmas.
Indications
For the treatment of infections caused by enrofloxacin susceptible microorganisms, such as:
- Dogs and cats: infections of the digestive, respiratory and uro-genital tract, skin and wound infections, otitis externa/media in dogs (Staphylococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella spp., Klebsiella spp., Bordetella spp., Pseudomonas spp., Proteus spp.).
- Rabbits, rodents, reptiles, game birds: infections of the digestive and respiratory tract (E. coli, P. multocida. Proteus spp.,other susceptible bacteria).
Dosage, route and method of administration
OSC or IM injection: 5 mg enrofloxacin per kg BW (0.2 ml/kg BW), once daily for 5 – 10 days.
| Animal species | Dose (mg/kg BW/day) | Dose (ml) | Route of administration | Duration of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and cats | 5 mg/kg/day | 1 ml/5 kg/day | SC | For maximum 5 days |
| Rabbits | 10 mg/kg/day | 2 ml/5 kg/day | SC | For 5 to 10 days |
| Rodents | 10 mg/kg/day | 0.4 ml/kg/day | SC | For 5 to 10 days |
| Reptiles | 5 – 10 mg/kg/day | 0.2 – 0.4 ml/kg/day | IM | For 5 days |
| Game birds | 20 mg/kg/day | 0.8 ml/kg/day | IM | For 5 to 10 days |
Shelf-life
3 years.
Packaging
Vials of 50 ml.
Carton with 1 or 12 vials.
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