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Baytril 10% Solution for Injection:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Baytril 10% Solution for Injection
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Baytril 10% Solution for Injection should not be used for prophylaxis.
The safety of this product has not been established in pigs or calves when administered by the intravenous route, and use of this route of administration is not recommended in these animal groups.
Fluoroquinolones should be reserved for the treatment of clinical conditions which have responded poorly, or are expected to respond poorly to other classes of antimicrobials. Wherever possible, fluoroquinolones should only be used based on susceptibility testing.
Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to the fluoroquinolones and decrease the effectiveness of treatment with other quinolones due to the potential for cross resistance.
Do not exceed the recommended dose. In accidental overdosage there is no antidote and treatment should be symptomatic.
Normal sterile precautions should be taken.
Local tissue reactions may occasionally occur at the injection site.
User safety
Baytril 10% Solution for Injection is an alkaline solution, wash any splashes from skin or eyes immediately with water.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using the product.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self injection. If accidental self injection occurs seek medical advice immediately.
Withdrawal Periods
MEAT
Cattle:
Subcutaneous Use
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 10 days from the last treatment.
Intravenous Use
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 4 days from the last treatment.
Pigs: Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 10 days from the last treatment.
MILK
Subcutaneous Use
Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment. Milk for human consumption may only be taken from cattle after 84 hours (i.e. 7 milkings) from the last treatment.
Intravenous Use
Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment. Milk for human consumption may only be
taken from cattle after 72 hours (i.e 6 milkings) from the last treatment.
           
 
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  Date updated: 11 June 2008