• Ciprofloxacin belongs to the group of quinolones and acts bactericidally against mainly Gramnegative bacteria like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp.
Indications:
• Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by Ciprofloxacin sensitive microorganisms like Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine
Contra Indications:
• Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin.
• Administration to animals with a serious impaired hepatic and/or renal function.
• Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side Effects:
• Hypersensitivity reactions.
• Administration to juvenile animals can lead to arthropathy.
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep:
• Twice daily 5 ml per 75 - 150 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry:
• 100 ml per 300 - 400 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Swine:
• 100 ml per 200 - 600 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
• Note: For pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
