NOAH Compendium of Animal Medicines: Baytril 2.5% Solution for Injection

Baytril 2.5% Solution for Injection

Dosage and administration

Dogs and cats

1 ml of product per 5 kg bodyweight (5 mg enrofloxacin per kg bodyweight) by subcutaneous injection once daily for 3 to 5 days. Treatment may be initiated with the injection and maintained orally with Baytril Flavour Tablets.

Exotic animals

See Table 1.

The dose rates given below are for guidance only. Veterinary surgeons are advised to contact the company prior to use to discuss the particulars of each individual case. The use of a 0.5 ml (100 unit) insulin syringe should be considered for administration of the very small volumes required by some species of small mammals (mice, gerbils etc).

Table 1: Dosage for Baytril 2.5% Solution for Injection
Species	Dosage	Route	Dose Frequency	Treatment period
Small mammals	5 mg/kg bw (0.2 ml/kg)	s.c.	Twice daily	7 days
Reptiles	5 mg/kg bw (0.2 ml/kg)	i.m.	24-48 hour intervals	6 days
Avian spp	10 mg/kg bw (0.4 ml/kg)	i.m.	Twice daily	7 days

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

Use during pregnancy and lactation

There is no restriction on the use of this product during pregnancy and lactation of the bitch and queen.

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.