Product Description

Baytril 100 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract and digestive tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Sensitivity testing should be performed before initiating therapy where possible, or therapy should be based on local and regional epidemiological data.

For Chickens:

Treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by Avibacterium paragallinarum, Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae

Treatment of digestive tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria

For Turkeys:

Treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae

Treatment of digestive tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria

For Rabbits:

Treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by Pasteurella multocida

Treatment of bacterial enteritis due to E. coli

Which Animals Can Use Baytril 100 mg/ml?

Baytril 100 mg/ml Solution for Use in Drinking Water is licensed for use in chickens, turkeys and rabbits only. It must not be used in laying birds producing eggs for human consumption, and must not be given to layer replacement birds within 14 days before the start of the laying period. Always use only under the direction of your vet.

Available Strengths & Sizes

Please order the specific strength and pack size as directed on your veterinary prescription.

Directions for Use

This is a prescription medication and must be used exactly as directed by your veterinary surgeon. Dosage will depend on the body weight of the animals and the condition being treated. The solution is administered via drinking water; refer to the dispensing label or product datasheet for full preparation and dosing instructions. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration of treatment.

Contraindications

Source: SPC Section 4.3

Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to enrofloxacin, to other fluoroquinolones, or to any of the excipients

Do not use in laying birds producing eggs for human consumption

Do not administer to layer replacement birds within 14 days before the start of the laying period

Not for use as prophylaxis

Storage & Handling

This product does not require any special storage conditions. Keep out of reach of children and animals at all times. Shelf life after first opening: 12 weeks. Medicated drinking water must be prepared fresh daily and any unused medicated water remaining after 24 hours must be discarded.

Withdrawal periods (food-producing animals):

Chickens: Meat and offal — 7 days

Turkeys: Meat and offal — 13 days

Rabbits: Meat and offal — 3 days

Important Warnings

Source: SPC Sections 4.4 & 4.5

Fluoroquinolones should be reserved for clinical conditions that have responded poorly, or are expected to respond poorly, to other classes of antimicrobials — use of this product should be considered carefully

Use should be based on identification and susceptibility testing of the target pathogen(s) wherever possible; if not possible, therapy should be based on local or regional epidemiological data

An antibiotic with a lower risk of antimicrobial resistance selection should be used as first-line treatment where susceptibility testing supports this approach

Treatment of Mycoplasma spp infections may not eradicate the organism; resistance has been reported in Mycoplasma synoviae in the EU

Cross-resistance has been reported between enrofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones in target pathogens including Escherichia coli

Fluoroquinolone use during the growth phase of birds, combined with a marked and prolonged increase in water intake (e.g. due to high temperatures), may potentially be associated with damage to articular cartilage

In vitro antagonism has been shown when combining fluoroquinolones with bacteriostatic agents such as macrolides, tetracyclines, or phenicols — avoid concurrent use

Simultaneous administration of substances containing aluminium or magnesium may impair the absorption of enrofloxacin

This product must not be mixed with other veterinary medicinal products

Human safety: People with known hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones should avoid contact with this product

Avoid contact with skin and eyes; in case of accidental spillage, rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice, showing the package leaflet to the physician

Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after use

Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using this product

POM-V Prescription Notice

This product is a Prescription Only Medicine — Veterinary (POM-V). It may only be supplied by a veterinary surgeon or, when prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, by a pharmacist or SQP. A valid veterinary prescription is required before this product can be dispensed.

MA Number: Vm 52127/5104