Enrofloksacyna 10% 

100 mg/ml,
Solution for oral administration via drinking water,
For chickens, turkeys, and pigeons
 

Composition

Each 1 ml contains:
Active substance:
Enrofloksacyna 100 mg

Indications

Treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to enrofloxacin:

• Chickens: Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma synoviae, Avibacterium paragallinarum, Pasteurella multocida

• Turkeys: Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma synoviae, Pasteurella multocida

• Pigeons:

  • Mycoplasma spp. including M. gallisepticum, M. synoviae

  • Respiratory diseases caused by: Heamophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia psittaci

  • Gastrointestinal infections caused by: E. coli, Salmonella spp.

  • Staphylococcal infections: Staphylococcus spp.

Contraindications

• Do not use for prophylactic purposes.

• Do not use if there is a risk of resistance or cross-resistance to (fluoro)quinolones.

• Do not use in birds with CNS disorders or kidney failure.

• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to quinolones.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions are very rare. Long-term use at high doses in young animals may affect joint cartilage development.
Report any side effects or unusual symptoms (including in humans) to a veterinarian or relevant authority.

Target Species

Chickens, turkeys, pigeons

Dosage & Administration

• Chickens and turkeys: 10 mg of enrofloxacin per kg body weight per day for 3–5 consecutive days.
  In mixed or chronic progressive infections – treat for 5 days. If no clinical improvement is observed within 2–3 days, consider switching therapy based on sensitivity testing.

• Pigeons: 10 mg/kg BW per day. Administered with drinking water. Average consumption: 20 pigeons drink 1 L/day. In hot weather, water intake may double or triple – adjust dosage accordingly.

Specific Dosage by Disease:

• Salmonellosis (acute enteric form): 1 ml/L for 7–10 days

• Salmonellosis (acute articular form): Days 1–3: 2 ml/L; Days 4–10: 1 ml/L

• Mycoplasmosis, respiratory diseases: 1 ml/L for 5–7 days

• Colibacillosis, staphylococcal infections: 1 ml/L for 7 days

Ensure accurate dosing by estimating bird weight and controlling water intake. Use only medicated water during treatment. Discard unused solution after 24 hours.

Important Recommendations

Administer only via drinking water.

Withdrawal Period

• Chickens (meat): 7 days

• Turkeys (meat): 13 days

• Not for use in birds producing eggs for human consumption.

• Do not use in young layers within 14 days prior to the start of egg production.

• Do not use in pigeons intended for human consumption.

Storage Conditions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store below 25°C, away from light and humidity.

• Do not use after expiry date.

• Shelf life after opening: 60 days

• Shelf life after dilution: 24 hours

Special Warnings

Species-specific Warnings:
Treatment of Mycoplasma spp. infections may not result in complete bacterial elimination.

Use in animals:
Resistance development has been observed, especially with E. coli and Mycoplasma synoviae. Use only where other antibiotics fail. Preferably base use on sensitivity testing.

Handling Precautions:
Avoid direct contact if you are hypersensitive to fluoroquinolones. Wash hands after use. Rinse skin or eyes with water if contact occurs.

Incubation Eggs:
Use is allowed in breeder hens producing hatching eggs.

Interactions

Do not combine with products containing magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc. Avoid simultaneous use with macrolides, tetracyclines, furans, NSAIDs, or theophylline due to potential interactions.

Overdose

Symptoms after high overdose include restlessness, head shaking, impaired movement, vomiting. No antidote – treat symptomatically.

Incompatibilities

Do not mix with other veterinary medicines unless compatibility has been established.

Environmental Precautions

Do not dispose into sewage or household waste. Ask a vet how to properly discard unused medicines.

Packaging: 1000 ml polyethylene bottle
Manufacturer: Biowet Drwalew