Levoxin Vet(Levofloxacin)
Therapeutic Group: Anti Bacterial
Presentation
Levoxin Vet solution: Each 1 ml solution contains Levofloxacin BP 100 mg.
Description
Levofloxacin is a dependable bactericidal and mycoplasmicidal drug. It is used in prevention and treatment of CRD. Levoxin Vet is an antibiotic of Quinolone group that inhibits the activity of bacterial DNA-gyrase enzyme, causes disruption of bacterial DNA replication & thereby causes bacterial death.
Indications
Levoxin Vet is very effective against various gram positive and gram negative bacteria, Mycolplasma, Staphylococci, Streptococci, E. coli, Salmonella, Hemophilus, Klebshiella and Pasteruella.
Dosage & Administration
For treatment:
1 ml per 1-2 litre of drinking water or 10 mg/kg body weight for 3-5 days.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.
Side Effects
Levoxin Vet is well tolerated for poultry at recommended dose. However, it may cause developmental cartilage abnormalities.
Precautions
After the end of treatment, the watering system should be cleaned appropriately to prevent drug resistance. It should not be used for poultry resistant to any quinolone derivative because cross resistance may develop.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
It should not be used in layer within 14 days prior to laying period.
Drug Interaction
Magnesium & Aluminium containing substances may hamper the absorption of Levoxin Vet from GI tract.
Over Dose
In cases of significant overdose, transient reduction of mobility and cramps may be seen.
Withdrawal Period
Meat : 4 days
Egg : 7 days
Milk : Not required
Storage
Protect from light & keep in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Levoxin Vet 100 ml solution: Each bottle contains 100 ml of solution.
Levoxin Vet 500 ml solution: Each bottle contains 500 ml of solution.
Levoxin Vet 1L solution: Each bottle contains 1000 ml of solution.