Baytril

Enrofloxacin Antibiotics

Baytril is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for use in cats and dogs. It effectively treats a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria to eliminate infections of the lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.

Benefits of Baytril:

• Effective against a variety of infections, including dermal infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia, urinary cystitis, and others
• Palatable tablets have a high acceptance rate
• Enteric coated tablets available
• Once-daily dosing for easy administration
• Prescription-strength medication

Specific dosage amounts depend on the severity of disease, the individual animal, and the susceptibility of the pathogen.

Tablets are scored for easy dosing. Offer by hand or in a small piece of food. Do not give within 2 hours of dairy products.

Injectable Solution Directions:

1. Administer Baytril Injectable Solution intramuscularly at an initial dose of 2.5 mg/kg.
2. Begin therapy with Baytril tablets 12 hours after giving the IM solution.

Taste Tablets and Enteric Coated Tablets Directions:

1. Split daily doses into two or administer as a single dose.
2. Give Baytril tablets by mouth to dogs at a rate of 5 to 20 mg/kg of body weight.
3. Give Baytril tablets by mouth to cats at a rate of 5 mg/kg of body weight.
4. Continue treatment for the length of time prescribed or for 2 to 3 days beyond cessation of all symptoms.

Frequency of Use:

Do not give Baytril for longer than 30 days unless specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian.

If no improvement is seen within 5 days of beginning treatment with Baytril, a different therapy may be considered.

Storage:

Keep Baytril in its original container, out of reach of children. Protect Baytril Injectable Solution from direct sunlight. Do not freeze.

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Baytril (Enrofloxacin)

Baytril 22.7 mg is available as enteric-coated tablets and as taste tablets in 100-count and 500-count bottles.

Baytril 68 mg is available as enteric-coated tablets and as taste tablets in 50-count and 250-count bottles.

Baytril 136 mg is available as taste tablets in 50-count and 250-count bottles.

Baytril is also available as a 20 mL injectable solution.

Warnings:

Keep this product out of reach of children and animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.

Baytril is intended for dogs and cats only. Do not use in other animals or in humans.

Rarely, use of this medication in cats has been associated with retinal toxicity. For this reason, it is important not to exceed 5 mg/kg of body weight per day in felines. It is not known if this medication is safe for use in pregnant or breeding cats.

CAUTION: Do not use in cats or dogs with a known sensitivity to quinolones. Do not use in dogs undergoing rapid growth.

Baytril may cause side effects in some animals. Dogs taking this medication may experience vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, elevated liver enzymes, seizures, depression, ataxia, lethargy, and nervousness. Cats taking this medication may experience retinal degeneration, vision loss, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, ataxia, anorexia, vocalization, elevated liver enzymes, seizures, and aggression.

Some drugs and supplements are known to interact with Baytril. Speak with your veterinarian before giving Baytril if your dog or cat is currently taking any other drug or supplement.

Avoid contact with eyes. If contact does occur, immediately flush the eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes.

In case of contact with skin, wash with soap and water and contact a doctor if irritation persists.

Use this medication cautiously in pets with a known or possible central nervous system disorder.

Warranty and Manufacturer Information:

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201, U.S.A.

©2004 Bayer HealthCare LLC

NADA # 140-441, Approved by FDA

NADA # 140-913, Approved by FDA

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