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25561
Nuflor, 300 mg/ml Rx
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Nuflor, 300 mg/ml Description
Nuflor Florfenicol is a broad-spectrum, synthetic antibiotic that works against several types of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Its action is mostly bacteriostatic, working by binding itself to the 50S ribosomal subunit to inhibit the synthesis of bacterial proteins.
Which animals/pets is Nuflor, 300 mg/ml for?
For use in cattle.
Nuflor, 300 mg/ml uses
Nuflor is a long-lasting, fast-acting, and unique antibiotic that treats foot rot and treats and controls respiratory disease in cattle with high risk factors of developing bovine respiratory disease.
What does Nuflor, 300 mg/ml do?
Nuflor works to kill two of the primary BRD-causing bacteria - Histophilus somni and Mannheimia haemolytica. It starts killing bacteria in just 30 minutes, eliminating 99.9% in 24 hours or less. It continues killing for 68 hours and continues to inhibit bacteria for 96 hours. It also inhibits Pasteurella multocida, the third most common BRD-causing bacteria.
Nuflor, 300 mg/ml side effects
The most frequently reported side effects include:
- Swelling at injection site
- Decreased consumption of water
- Diarrhea
- Temporary lack of appetite
- Collapse
- Anaphylaxis
Nuflor, 300 mg/ml ingredients
FLORFENICOL
Nuflor, 300 mg/ml overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency animal hospital.
What to know before using Nuflor, 300 mg/ml
- Not for use in veal calves.
- No withdrawal period has been determined for pre-ruminating calves.
- Not for use in female dairy cattle over the age of 20 months (can lead to milk residues).
- Do not slaughter animals for human consumption for at least 44 days after last treatment.
- Subcutaneous injection may lead to a short-term local reaction that can cause trim loss of edible tissue after slaughter.
- Atrophy and testicular degeneration have been shown in toxicity studies of mice, rats, and dogs treated with florfenicol.
- Safety and effects on lactating, pregnant, and reproducing bovine have not been proven.
- Do not use in breeding animals.
How is Nuflor, 300 mg/ml sold?
100 ml, 300 mg/ml
250 ml, 300 mg/ml
500 ml, 300 mg/ml
250 ml, 300 mg/ml
500 ml, 300 mg/ml
Manufacturer
Merck Animal Health.
Tips for using Nuflor, 300 mg/ml
Nuflor also offers the following advantages:
- Not contraindicated in automatic injection equipment
- No reformulation or mixing required
- Easily administered
- Results in fewer re-treatments and re-pulls
Overview
NUFLOR DOSAGE GUIDE | ||
ANIMAL WEIGHT (lbs) | IM NUFLOR DOSAGE | SC NUFLOR DOSAGE |
100 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
200 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
300 | 9.0 | 18.0 |
400 | 12.0 | 24.0 |
500 | 15.0 | 30.0 |
600 | 18.0 | 36.0 |
700 | 21.0 | 42.0 |
800 | 24.0 | 48.0 |
900 | 27.0 | 54.0 |
1000 | 30.0 | 60.0 |
Main Ingredients
FLORFENICOL