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Dosage and administration
Reconstitution: - Before use, reconstitute the lyophilised powder using the solvent (water for injections) provided for the 200mg vial. Using aseptic technique, withdraw 20ml from the vial of solvent and add rapidly to the lyophilised powder. When reconstituted in this way, the solution will contain 10mg marbofloxacin per ml.
In dogs: the recommended doses and durations of treatment are:
For the treatment of infected wounds and subcutaneous abcesses- a single subcutaneous or intravenous injection, at a dosage of 2mg/kg (1ml/5kg), followed the next day by administration of Marbocyl Tablets daily at a dosage of 2mg/kg for 6 days.
For the treatment of lower urinary tract infections - a single subcutaneous or intravenous injection, at a dosage of 2mg/kg (1ml/5kg), followed the next day by administration of Marbocyl Tablets daily at 2mg/kg for at least 10 days and up to 28 days.
In cats: the recommended dose and duration of treatment is:
For the treatment of infected wounds and subcutaneous abscesses 2 mg/kg/day (0.2ml/kg/day), by subcutaneous or intravenous injection followed by subcutaneous injections for a total of 3 to 5 days.