FLORONIX® Injection

FLORONIX® Injection

For Veterinary Use Only

Composition

Each ml contains:

• Florfenicol ................................................ 300 mg

• Excipients ...................................................... q.s. to 1 ml

Pharmacological Class

Broad-spectrum antibiotic – Amphenicol group

Indications

FLORONIX® Injection is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by florfenicol-sensitive organisms in animals, including:

Respiratory Tract Infections

• Mannheimia haemolytica

• Pasteurella multocida

• Histophilus somni

• Mycoplasma spp.

Other Indications

• Septicemia caused by susceptible bacteria

• Enteric infections caused by E. coli and Salmonella spp.

• Secondary bacterial infections associated with viral diseases

Florfenicol provides potent bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity with excellent lung and tissue penetration.

Dosage and Administration

Route: Intramuscular (IM) or Subcutaneous (SC)

Recommended dosage:

• Cattle, Camels, Horses:
  20 mg florfenicol/kg body weight, equivalent to:
  1 ml per 15 kg BW

  • Single dose OR

  • Two doses 48 hours apart (according to severity)

• Sheep & Goats:
  20 mg/kg body weight
  Once daily for 2–3 days

Dosage and treatment duration may be adjusted according to veterinary judgment and clinical response.

Target Species

Cattle, camels, horses, sheep, and goats

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to florfenicol or amphenicol antibiotics

• Do not use in breeding animals producing milk for human consumption unless approved

• Not recommended for use in poultry

Precautions

• For veterinary use only

• Use under veterinary supervision

• Do not administer intravenously

• Use sterile injection technique

• Avoid repeated injections at the same site

• Keep out of reach of children

Withdrawal Period

(Subject to national regulatory approval)

• Meat: Typically 28–44 days

• Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption
  (Confirm exact withdrawal periods according to local regulations)

Storage

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from light

• Do not freeze

• Keep container tightly closed

Presentation

• Multidose vials (e.g. 50 ml, 100 ml)