Medicine Brand

DFN Vet Injection

Danofloxacin Mesylate 2.5%

Strength

2.5%

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

DFNTM Vet IM/IV/SC Injection is indicated for the treatment of respiratory disease caused by Pasteurella haemolytica and P.multocida and the treatment of enteric infections caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in cattle.

Mode of Action

DFNTM Vet IM/IV/SC Injection is a bactericidal drug, actively killing bacteria by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and the topoisomerase IV enzyme, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription

Dose Guidance

Cattletreatment
IM, IV, SC

Dose

1

ml/20kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Purpose

treatment

Contraindications

As quinolones have rarely caused CNS stimulation, the special cautions should be taken in the use of Danofloxacin in animals with known or suspected CNS disorders.

Alternatives

— other brands with Danofloxacin Mesylate
Oral Solution

DFN Vet

Danofloxacin Mesylate 50 mg/mL

SK+F

DFN Vet Injection dose, price and withdrawal period

DFN Vet Injection is a veterinary injection containing Danofloxacin Mesylate (2.5%) from SK+F.

DFN Vet Injection dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of DFN Vet Injection in cattle is 1 ml/20kg, given IM, IV, SC, once daily for 3-5 days.

DFN Vet Injection withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for DFN Vet Injection is meat 5 days and milk 2 days.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.