ELANCO BAYROCIN 10'S TABLET
Product details
Bayrocin Tablet by Elanco is a veterinary antibiotic whose active ingredient is enrofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone used in dogs and cats to treat a wide range of bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal.
🐶 Key Information
🔬 Active ingredient:
– Enrofloxacin (commonly available in 50 mg, 150 mg strengths).
✅ Indications:
– Effective against Gram‑negative and Gram‑positive bacteria causing pneumonia, urinary infections, skin/soft tissue infections, septicemia, gastrointestinal infections.
⚖️ Dosing:
– Typical dose: 5–20 mg/kg once daily, depending on severity and pathogen.
– In dogs, 5 mg/kg once or twice daily; cats usually get 5 mg/kg once daily.
⏳ Duration:
– Continue treatment for at least 2–3 days after symptoms resolve, up to a maximum of 30 days.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
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Prescription-only: Must be used under veterinary guidance.
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Contraindications:
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Puppies under 12 months (or 18 months for larger breeds) due to risk of cartilage damage.
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Pets with CNS conditions—may cause seizures.
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Side effects (rare): vomiting, inappetence, diarrhea, depression; in cats, possible retinal toxicity.
Prescription reqired
