Marbo Vet

DESCRIPTION
Marbo® Vet belongs to 3rd generation Fluoroquinolone with broad spectrum
bactericidal antimicrobial activity towards gram positive, gram negative bacteria
and mycoplasma. It is dedicated only for veterinary use.

COMPOSITION
Marbo® Vet Injection: Each mL Marbo® Vet Injection contains Marbofloxacin BP
100 mg.
Marbo® Vet Bolus: Each Marbo® Vet Bolus contains Marbofloxacin BP 50 mg.
Marbo® DS Vet Bolus: Each Marbo® DS Vet Bolus contains Marbofloxacin BP
100 mg.

MODE OF ACTION
Marbo® Vet is bactericidal drug, actively killing bacteria by inhibiting bacterial
DNA gyrase and the topoisomerase IV enzyme, thereby inhibiting DNA replication
and transcription.

INDICATIONS
Marbo® Vet is indicated for the treatment of following diseases caused by both
gram positive, gram negative bacteria and mycoplasma.
• Acute mastitis
• Diarrhoea and gastro-enteritis
• Severe respiratory infections
• Neonatal gastro-enteritis caused by Escherichia coli

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Marbo® Vet Injection:
Treatment of Respiratory Infections:
Single Dose Treatment:
4 mL/50 kg body weight (8 mg/kg body weight) through IM route.
Multiple Doses Treatment:
1 mL/50 kg body weight (2 mg/kg body weight) through IM/SC route for 3-5
days.
If the volume to be injected is more than 20 mL, it should be divided between two
or more injection sites.
Treatment of Acute Mastitis:
1 mL/50 kg body weight (2 mg/kg body weight) by IM/SC route for 3 days.
The first injection can also be carried out by IV administration.
Marbo® Vet Bolus:
The recommended dose is 1 mg/kg/day for 3 consecutive days
Calves: 1 bolus/50 kg body weight for 3 consecutive days.
Dogs/Cats: 1 bolus/18 kg body weight (2.75 mg/kg body weight) for 3
consecutive days.
Marbo® DS Vet Bolus:
The recommended dose is 1 mg/kg/day for 3 consecutive days
Calves: 1 bolus/100 kg body weight for 3 consecutive days.
Dogs/Cats: 1 bolus/36 kg body weight (2.75 mg/kg body weight) for 3
consecutive days.
Or, as per direction of registered veterinarian/consultant.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Marbofloxacin is not recommended for use in the case of resistant bacteria to
other Fluoroquinolones and in animals with known hypersensitivity to
Marbofloxacin.

SIDE EFFECTS
A greenish retroceding colouring of faeces at the end of treatment has sometimes
been shown.

USE IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Marbo® Vet may be used safely during pregnancy and lactation.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat: 6 days, Milk: 36 hours.

STORAGE
Do not store above 30 °C temperature. Keep away from light and wet place. Keep
out of reach of children.

PACKAGING
Marbo® Vet 10 mL IM/IV/SC Injection: Each carton contains one vial of 10 mL
Marbo® Vet IM/IV/SC Injection. Each mL contains Marbofloxacin BP 100 mg.
Marbo® Vet 30 mL IM/IV/SC Injection: Each carton contains one bottle of 30 mL
Marbo® Vet IM/IV/SC Injection. Each mL contains Marbofloxacin BP 100 mg.
Marbo® Vet 100 mL IM/IV/SC Injection: Each carton contains one bottle of 100
mL Marbo® Vet IM/IV/SC Injection. Each mL contains Marbofloxacin BP 100 mg.
Marbo® Vet Bolus: Each carton contains 5 strips of 4 Boli each. Each bolus
contains Marbofloxacin BP 50 mg.
Marbo® DS Vet Bolus: Each carton contains 3 strips of 4 Boli each. Each bolus
contains Marbofloxacin BP 100 mg.