Dogs under 1 year of age should not be treated with Baytril as damage to the articular cartilage may occur during the period of rapid growth, specifically in large breeds of dog. As a precaution very large breeds of dog should not be treated with Baytril until they are 18 months of age because of their longer growth period. Not for use in cats less than 8 weeks of age.

Baytril 5% Injection should not be used for prophylaxis.

Cats: Retinotoxic effects including blindness can occur when the recommended dose is exceeded. In accidental overdose there is no antidote and treatment should be symptomatic.

In target animal studies, cats have been shown to suffer ocular damage after receiving doses of more than 15mg/kg once daily for 21 consecutive days. Doses of 30mg/kg given once daily for 21 consecutive days have been shown to cause irreversible ocular damage. At 50mg/kg given once daily for 21 consecutive days, blindness can occur.

Dogs: Occasionally skin reactions have been seen after administration to kennelled greyhounds.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Repeat injections should be made at different sites.

Official and local antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the product is used.

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.

Whenever 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 may decrease the effectiveness of treatment with other quinolones due to the potential for cross resistance.

During the period of rapid growth, enrofloxacin may affect articular cartilage.

Local tissue reactions may occur at the injection site. Normal sterile precautions should be taken.

Cattle: Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Animals may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 14 days from the last treatment.

Pigs: Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Animals may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 10 days from the last treatment.

Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption.

User Safety: Baytril 5% Solution for Injection is an alkaline solution. Wash any splashes from skin and 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 injection occurs, seek medical advice immediately.