Florfenicol Oral Solution

Ingredient: Florfenicol 10%

Indications

It is indicated for acute and chronic bacterial infections caused by florfenicol-sensitive pathogens in poultry (chickens, ducks, geese) and livestock (pigs, calves).

Respiratory tract infections:

Infectious coryza (caused by Haemophilus paragallinarum), chronic respiratory disease (CRD, caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum), and secondary bacterial infections associated with viral diseases (e.g., avian influenza, Newcastle disease).

Digestive tract infections:

Bacterial enteritis (caused by Escherichia coli), pullorum disease (caused by Salmonella pullorum), and fowl typhoid (caused by Salmonella gallinarum).

Livestock (Pigs, Calves)

Porcine infections:

Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC, caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida), post-weaning bacterial diarrhea (caused by E. coli or Salmonella choleraesuis), and secondary bacterial infections of porcine circovirus-associated diseases (PCVAD).

Calf infections:

Bacterial pneumonia (caused by Pasteurella spp.) and calf scours (bacterial-induced diarrhea, often associated with E. coli).

Critical Note: It is ineffective against viral, fungal, or parasitic infections. For accurate treatment, conduct bacterial susceptibility testing before use (if conditions permit) to avoid drug resistance.

Dosage and Administration

Withdrawal period:

Strictly follow the product label’s withdrawal period (e.g., 5 days for chickens, 10 days for pigs, 7 days for calves) to prevent drug residues in meat/edible by-products.

Storage

Temperature:

Keep in a cool, dry place at 2–30°C; avoid high-temperature environments (e.g., near stoves, direct sunlight through windows) to prevent solvent evaporation or active ingredient decomposition.

Light protection:

Store in the original opaque packaging (e.g., brown glass bottle) to avoid light-induced degradation of florfenicol.

Moisture prevention:

Do not store in humid areas (e.g., barn cellars, near water troughs) to prevent bottle corrosion or solution turbidity.

Sealing:

After each use, tightly screw the bottle cap to prevent contamination by microorganisms or evaporation of the solution.