Available in the following dosage forms and strengths:
Enrolox 15mg Palatable Tablets
Each palatable tablet contains contains 15mg Enrofloxacin.
Enrolox 50mg Palatable Tablets
Each palatable tablet contains contains 50mg Enrofloxacin.
Enrolox 25mg/ml Suspension
Each ml contains contains 25mg Enrofloxacin.
Enrolox is a bactericidal antibiotic with activity against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. It may be used to treat the following conditions:
- Pyelonephritis and prostatitis: First-choice antimicrobial.
- Superficial bacterial folliculitis: Second-choice antimicrobial, based on susceptibility.
- Respiratory tract infections: Effective against Bordetella bronchiseptica and Mycoplasma spp.
- Enteric infections: Effective for granulomatous colitis and campylobacteriosis.
- Cats: 5 mg/kg; Dogs: 5–20 mg/kg, either as a single dose or divided into two equal daily doses, for at least 2–3 days beyond the resolution of clinical signs. Longer treatment may be required for severe or complicated infections.
- Administer tablets directly or mix with a small amount of food.
- Suspension: Shake well before use.
Contraindications
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Do not use in animals under 8 weeks of age.
- Avoid use in dogs during the rapid growth phase (2–8 months of age).
Special Precautions
- Fluoroquinolones should be reserved for cases that respond poorly to other antimicrobial classes.
- Exercise caution in animals with severe renal or hepatic impairment.
- Retinal degeneration and irreversible blindness may occur at doses above the recommended level, particularly in cats.
PROTECT ME (BSAVA) - Antibacterial Use in Veterinary Practice
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Weese, J. Scott. “International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats.” The Veterinary Journal 247 (2019): 8-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.02.008
