Beuflox Vet bolus(Ciprofloxacin)
Therapeutic Group: Animal Health
Presentation
Beuflox Vet bolus: Each commercial box contains 10 blisters of 2 boli.
Description
Ciprofloxacin a member of Floroquinolone and shows bactericidal activity and powerful bactericidal effect by inhibiting DNA-gyrase which is responsible for supercoiling of DNA. It is a time tested broad spectrum antibiotic.
Indications
For the treatment of digestive & respiratory infections caused by Actinobacillus, Pasteurella, Streptococcus, Bordetella and for the diarrhea caused by E.coli, Salmonella susceptible to Ciprofloxacin. It is also used in Enterotoxaemia, skin, bone & ear infections, Anthrax, uterine infections, udder infections and urinary tract infection.
Dosage & Administration
Cattle, calf & goat: ½-1 bolus/100-200 kg body weight or 5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 3-5 days.
Side Effects
Ciprofloxacin is time tested and clinically well tolerated antibiotic. However, common reactions may be seen as Central Nervous System (CNS) toxicity; Gastrointestinal reactions; Hematuria; Hepatotoxicity; Hypersensitivity reactions; Stevens Johnson Syndrome (blistering, itching, peeling, or redness of skin), diarrhea.s.
Precautions
It should be used with caution in animal or poultry with suspected or known CNS disorders.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Intravenous doses of Ciprofloxacin of up to 20 mg/kg of body weight in pregnant rats and mice have not shown evidence of maternal toxicity, embryotoxicity or teratogenic effects. Ciprofloxacin can be distributed into milk, sometimes at a higher concentration than in plasma, but it is not known under which conditions it occurs.
Drug Interaction
Ciprofloxacin administered together with theophylline can lead to elevated blood levels of theophylline. It may also interfere caffeine metabolism.
Over Dose
Overdose of Ciprofloxacin may result in reversible renal toxicity.
Withdrawal Period
Meat- 7days
Egg- not required
Storage
Protect from light & keep in a cool and dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Beuflox Vet bolus: Each commercial box contains 10 blisters of 2 boli.
