Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution is administered via the milk, milk replacer, electrolyte solution or water. The dose rate is 2.5 mg per kg body weight (5 ml per 50 kg) daily for 3 days. This rate may be doubled to 5 mg per kg (10 ml per 50 kg) for 5 days for salmonellosis and complicated respiratory disease. Medicated fluids should be made up immediately prior to provision on a daily basis.

See Table 1.

The dose rates given are for guidance only. Veterinary surgeons are advised to contact the company prior to use to discuss the particulars of each individual case.

For direct administration by gavage, dilutions of 1 part Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution to 4 parts water are recommended. If the product is to be given via the drinking water, concentrations of between 50 and 200 ppm should be considered as suitable working dilutions. Concentrations in excess of 250 ppm should be avoided as precipitation may occur. The dilution should be made on a daily basis, immediately prior to provision, preferably in a glass container. The use of 0.5 ml (100 unit) insulin syringe should be considered for the withdrawal of the very small volumes of Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution required for dilution prior to administration.

Treatment may be initiated with Baytril 2.5% Injection and maintained with Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution.

Medicated fluids should be made up immediately prior to provision on a daily basis.

In the absence of data on its use in some exotic species, caution should be used when prescribing during these periods and a careful risk/benefit assessment made.