Floricol Vet 100ml

Floricol-Vet 100ml

Florfenicol INN 20%
Composition
Each ml solution contains Florfenicol INN 200 mg.
Indication
Floricol-Vet™ solution is indicated for preventive and therapeutic 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 animal and poultry. The presence of the
disease in the herd should be established before preventive treatment. Medication should be initiated
promptly when respiratory disease is diagnosed.
Pharmacology
Florfenicol is a synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against most Gram-positive and Gram
negative bacteria isolated from domestic animals. Florfenicol, a fluorinated derivative of chloramphenicol,
acts by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit of bacteria, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and
is bacteriostatic.
Dosage & Administration
1 ml /2 L drinking water (20-30 mg/Kg body weight) for 3-5 days. Stir continuously while mixing with water.
Or, as per direction of a registered Veterinarian/Consultant.
Contra-indication
Do not administer in case of previous hypersensitivity to Florfenicol.
Side-effects
A decrease in food and water consumption and transient softening of the faeces or diarrhoea may occur
during the treatment period. The treated animals recover quickly and completely upon termination of
treatment.
Precautions
Can be used only under supervision of a registered Veterinarian. Complete full course according to the
prescription. Dosage and administration must be as per prescription
Withdrawal Period
Broiler: 5 days.
Storage
Store below 30°C temperature, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.