Lanflox
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Chickens and Turkeys
Indications
Treatment of infections caused by the following bacteria susceptible to enrofloxacin:
ChickensMycoplasma gallisepticum,
Mycoplasma synoviae,
Avibacterium paragallinarum, Pasteurella multocida.
TurkeyMycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma synoviae, Pasteurella multocida.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral administration via the drinking water. This may be put directly into the header tanks, or via water proportioner systems.
10 mg enrofloxacin/kg bodyweight per day for 3-5 consecutive days.
Treatment for 3-5 consecutive days; for 5 consecutive days in mixed infections and chronic progressive forms. If no clinical improvement is achieved within 2-3 days, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be considered based on susceptibility testing.
Medication of the water supply should be continuous during the treatment period and no other source of water should be available.
Medicated water should be made every day, immediately prior to provision. Carefully calculate the total body mass to be treated and the total daily water consumption before each treatment.
The uptake of medicated water depends on age and clinical condition of the birds, ambient temperature, and light regime. In order to obtain the correct dosage the concentration of the product should be adjusted accordingly. Taking into consideration that 10 mg enrofloxacin per kg body weight corresponds to 0.1 ml of the product per kg body weight; the following calculation should be made to provide the required amount of the product per litre of drinking water:
Average bodyweight Number
0.1 X of birds to be treated X of birds ml
(kg) product
= per litre of
drinking Total water consumption (l) of the flock at the previous day water
Care should be taken that the intended dose is completely ingested.
Use appropriate and properly calibrated dosing equipment.
Adverse reactions
None
Dispensing
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