VETKOFLOR 30% ORAL

 

COMPOSITION

Contains per ml:

Florfenicol                                                              300   mg

 

DESCRIPTION

Florfenicol has a broad-spectrum antibacterial activity that includes all organisms sensitive to florfenicol, gram-negative bacilli, gram-positive cocci, and other atypical bacteria such as mycoplasma. Florfenicol is highly lipophilic, which provides high enough concentrations to treat intracellular pathogens and cross some anatomic barriers. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria. Florfenicol has been demonstrated to be active against Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus somnus, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi, and Shigella dysenteriae.

 

INDICATIONS

VETKOFLOR 30% ORAL is indicated for prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections, caused by florfenicol sensitive micro-organisms such as Actinobaccillus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp. and Streptococcus spp. in swine and poultry.

 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Do not use in breeding pigs. Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption. Do not administer in cases of hypersensitivity to florfenicol. Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

In swine transient perianal and rectal erythema/oedema and rectum prolapse may occur.

Decrease in feed and water consumption, softening of faeces or diarrhoea.

 

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS

Do not combine with chlorinators.

               

PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

It is recommended that the susceptibility of the causative microorganisms is determined before treatment is started. Dosage may need to be adjusted to reflect herd or flock water consumption. Do not use or store in galvanized metal containers or automatic drinkers. People with known hypersensitivity to florfenicol should avoid contact with this product. In case of accidental spillage onto skin, rinse with water.

 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For oral administration via drinking water. Shake well before use.

Poultry           : 250 ml per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 3 days (10-12,5 mg florfenicol per kg body weight).

Pigs                : 500 ml per 1,000 liters of drinking water continuously for 5 days (7,5 mg florfenicol per kg bodyweight).

Medicated drinking water should be the only source of water during the treatment.

Mixed with drinking water, use the product within 24 hours.

 

WITHDRAWAL TIME

Meat:

   Pigs               : 21 days

   Poultry          : 7 days

           

STORAGE

Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.

Store in closed packing.

Keep medicine away from children.

 

PACKING

100 ml bottle (80 bottles per box).

1 liter bottle (12 bottles per box).