TOPFENICOL® Injectable solution


Antimicrobial for cattle and pigs.

In cattle, it is indicated in bovine respiratory disease, in which susceptible strains of Pasteurella haemolitica, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus somnus, Actinomyces pyogenes are associated. Its therapeutic action is also recommended in infectious keratoconjunctivitis caused by Moraxella bovis.

In pigs, its use is related to respiratory disease. The strains causing the syndrome that are described as susceptible are Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Salmonella cholerasuis, Mycoplasma hyorhinus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Streptococcus suis.

Technical Specification

Species


Bovines and pigs.

Dosage form


Injectable solution

Therapeutic action


Antimicrobial for cattle and pigs.

Composition


Each 1 mL of product contains:
Florfenicol ................................... 300 mg
Excipients q.s.p .............................. 1 mL

Properties


Florfenicol is a long-acting injectable antibiotic with action on a wide variety of aerobic and anaerobic Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria, isolated from cattle and pigs.

Indications


In cattle, it is indicated in bovine respiratory disease, in which susceptible strains of Pasteurella haemolitica, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus somnus, Actinomyces pyogenes are associated. Its therapeutic action is also recommended in infectious keratoconjunctivitis caused by Moraxella bovis.

In pigs, its use is related to respiratory disease. The strains causing the syndrome that are described as susceptible are Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Salmonella cholerasuis, Mycoplasma hyorhinus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Streptococcus suis.

Route od administration and dosage


Dose of the active ingredient:

  • Cattle: 20 mg / Kg of live weight, intramuscularly.
  • Pigs: 15 mg / Kg of live weight, intramuscularly.

Repeat a second dose 48 hours after starting treatment.

Product dosage:

  • Cattle: 6.7 mL / 100 Kg of weight, intramuscularly.
  • Pigs: 0.5 mL / 10 Kg of live weight, intramuscularly.

Repeat a second dose 48 hours after starting treatment.

Contraindications


  • Do not administer to animals that have previously shown hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol or florfenicol.
  • Do not use in cattle intended for encasing.
  • Do not use on bristles intended for setting.
  • Do not use in pregnant or lactating females.

Special precautions for use


If signs of respiratory disease persist 48 hours after the second dose, reevaluate the diagnosis.

Adverse effects


In cattle, a temporary drop in food and water consumption may occur at the start of therapy.
In pigs, transient perianal inflammation may occur at the start of treatment.

Observations


Employment during pregnancy and lactation:
Do not use in animals intended for reproduction, or in pregnant or lactating females. Efficacy period: 36 months

Efficacy period
36 months

Disposal of waste material:
Discard any unused product remains in its original container. Do not throw the empty container or with the rest of the product in rivers, lakes or streams of water. Dispose of the remains of this product with caution together with household waste.

Conservation


Store between 15 and 30 ° C, in a cool and dry environment, protected from light and in its original container.

Condition of sale


To be supply only on veterinary prescription.

Presentation


100 mL vial

Prepared by


Laboratorio Drag Pharma Chile Invetec.S.A.

Records


Chile: Reg. SAG N° 2022
Bolivia: Reg. SENASAG PUV-F nº 007492/16 
Perú: Registro SENASA F.03.01.I.1844

Countries where it is marketed


Imported and distributed in Bolivia by:
ZOOFARMA
TEL: +(591)222-3357
Street Díaz Romero 1339, La Paz.

Imported and Distributed in Peru by Representaciones Durand SAC.
Av. Manuel Olguín No. 501 Office No. 604 Santiago de Surco Lima.

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