Generic Formulation

Florfenicol

Antibiotics

Indication

Bovine respiratory disease, colibacillosis and bacterial infections in fish.

Contraindications

Do not use in breeding animals intended for reproduction.

Side Effects

Reduced feed intake and transient diarrhoea; injection-site reactions.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not recommended in pregnancy or in breeding stock.

Dose Guidance

CattleIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Or 40 mg/kg SC once. Verify against the product label before use.

PigIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Verify against the product label before use.

PoultryPO

Dose

20 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

In drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Or 40 mg/kg SC once. Verify against the product label before use.

LayerPO

Dose

20 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

In drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

BroilerPO

Dose

20 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

In drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

CowIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Or 40 mg/kg SC once. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Or 40 mg/kg SC once. Verify against the product label before use.

HenPO

Dose

20 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

In drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

SwineIM

Dose

mg/kg

Frequency

q48h

Duration

2 doses days

Verify against the product label before use.

Available Brands

4 Products

Injection

Amflor Vet

Florfenicol 300 mg

ACME

Injection

Amflor Vet Plus

Florfenicol 300 mg

ACME

Solution

Floricol Vet

Florfenicol 200 mg/mL

SQUARE

Oral Solution

Novoflor vet

Florfenicol 200 mg/mL

SK+F

Quick Reference

Brands Available

Species Covered

CattlePigPoultryBuffaloLayerBroilerCowCalfHenSwine

Therapeutic Class

Antibiotics

Withdrawal Period

Cattle

Meat: 44d

Not for dairy cattle producing milk for consumption. Withdrawal is long after the long-acting injectable. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Pig

Meat: 18d

Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Poultry

Meat: 5d

Not for layers producing eggs for human consumption. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Fish

Meat: 12d

Temperature-dependent in fish. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Catfish

Meat: 12d

Temperature-dependent in fish. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Buffalo

Meat: 44d

Not for dairy cattle producing milk for consumption. Withdrawal is long after the long-acting injectable. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Layer

Meat: 5d

Not for layers producing eggs for human consumption. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Broiler

Meat: 5d

Not for layers producing eggs for human consumption. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Cow

Meat: 44d

Not for dairy cattle producing milk for consumption. Withdrawal is long after the long-acting injectable. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Calf

Meat: 44d

Not for dairy cattle producing milk for consumption. Withdrawal is long after the long-acting injectable. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Hen

Meat: 5d

Not for layers producing eggs for human consumption. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Swine

Meat: 18d

Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Disclaimer: Information is for educational purposes. Always follow current clinical guidelines.