Veraflox 25mg/ml Oral suspension for cats 15ml bottle
Veraflox 25 mg/ml oral suspension for cats 15ml.
Presentation
Veraflox 25 mg/ml oral suspension for cats is a yellowish to beige suspension containing 25 mg/ml pradofloxacin with 2 mg/ml sorbic acid (E200) as a preservative.
Uses
Indicated for the use in cats for the treatment of:
· acute infections of the upper respiratory tract caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida, Escherichia coli and the Staphylococcus intermedius group (including S. pseudintermedius).
· wound infections and abscesses caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida and the Staphylococcus intermedius group (including S. pseudintermedius).
Dosage and administration
Administration is by the oral route.
Dosages
The recommended dose is 5.0 mg/kg bodyweight of pradofloxacin once daily. Due to the graduation of the syringe the resulting dose range is 5.0 to 7.5 mg/kg bodyweight according to the following table:
|
Bodyweight of Cat (kg) |
Dose of Oral suspension to be given (ml) |
Pradofloxacin dose (mg/kg bw) |
|
> 0.67 - 1 |
0.2 |
5 - 7.5 |
|
1 - 1.5 |
0.3 |
5 - 7.5 |
|
1.5 - 2 |
0.4 |
5 - 6.7 |
|
2 - 2.5 |
0.5 |
5 - 6.3 |
|
2.5 - 3 |
0.6 |
5 - 6 |
|
3 - 3.5 |
0.7 |
5 - 5.8 |
|
3.5 - 4 |
0.8 |
5 - 5.7 |
|
4 - 5 |
1.0 |
5 - 6.3 |
|
5 - 6 |
1.2 |
5 - 6 |
|
6 - 7 |
1.4 |
5 - 5.8 |
|
7 - 8 |
1.6 |
5 - 5.7 |
|
8 - 9 |
1.8 |
5 - 5.6 |
|
9 - 10 |
2.0 |
5 - 5.6 |
To ensure a correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing. To facilitate accurate dosing, the 15 ml bottle of Veraflox oral suspension is supplied together with a 3 ml oral dosing syringe (graduation: 0.1 to 2 ml).
The duration of the treatment depends on the nature and severity of the infection and on the response to treatment.
Consult your veterinary for proper dosage. Valid prescription is required.
