Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections,

urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections in dogs

Active substance:

Marbofloxacin 40.0 mg

 Indications for use,specifying the target species
In dogs
Marbofloxacin is indicated in the treatment of:
- skin and soft tissue infections (skinfold pyoderma, impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis, cellulitis) caused by susceptible strains of organisms.
- urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by susceptible strains of organisms associated or not with prostatitis or epididymitis.
- respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms.
Special precautions for use in animals
The chewable tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets out of reach of the animals.
The fluoroquinolones have been shown to induce erosion of articular cartilage in juvenile dogs and care should be taken to dose accurately especially in young animals.
The fluoroquinolones are also known for their potential neurological side effects. Cautious use is recommended in dogs and cats diagnosed as suffering from epilepsy.
Amounts to be administered and administration route

For oral administration
The recommended dose rate is 2 mg/kg/d (1 tablet for 20 kg per day) in single daily administration.
Dogs:
- in skin and soft tissue infections, treatment duration is at least 5 days. Depending on the course of the disease, it may be extended up to 40 days.
- in urinary tract infections, treatment duration is at least 10 days. Depending on the course of the disease, it may be extended up to 28 days.
- in respiratory infections, treatment duration is at least 7 days and depending on the course of the disease, it may be extended up to 21 days.
Body weight (kg): Tablet
2.6 – 5.0: ¼
5.1 – 10.0: ½
10.1 – 15.0: ¾
15.1 – 20.0: 1
20.1 – 25.0: 1 ¼
25.1 – 30.0: 1 ½
30.1 – 35.0: 1 ¾
35.1 – 40.0: 2
To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
The chewable tablets may be accepted by dogs or can be administered directly into the mouth of the animals.

Shelf life

Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale:
Blister: PVC-TE-PVDC – aluminium heat sealed: 24 months
Blister: PA-AL-PVC – aluminium heat sealed: 36 months