DUFAFLOXACIN 10% ORAL

Composition:
Contains per ml oral solution:
Enrofloxacin…………………………………………100 mg
Description:
Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria as well as Mycoplasma spp, Chlamydia spp. and Rickettsia spp.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in swine and poultry, caused by microorganisms
susceptible to enrofloxacin, such as Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp.,
Mycoplasma spp., Pasteurella spp. and Salmonella spp.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to quinolones, severe hepatic or renal impairment.
Dosage and administration:
For oral administration in drinking water.
Swine……………………………….. 1 ml per 40 kg body weight
(2.5 mg enrofloxacin per kg body weight)
Poultry ……….. 1 litre per 2,000 litres of water for 3-5 days
(10 mg enrofloxacin per kg body weight)
Shake well before use. Medicated water should be used immediately and refreshed every 24 hours
for the duration of the treatment.
Side effects:
Gastrointestinal disturbances.
Precautions and warnings:
It is recommended that the susceptibility of the causative microorganisms is established before
treatment is commenced.
Severely sick animals have altered drinking patterns and may need to be medicated parenterally.
Dosage may need to be adjusted to reflect herd or flock water consumption.
Withdrawal times:
Meat and offal: 4 days
Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption.
Storage conditions:
Store dark and below 25°C. Do not freeze.
Packing:
100 ml and 1 litre bottles.