Nuflor Florfenicol is a synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic active against many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria isolated from domestic animals. It is primarily bacteriostatic and acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
What is Nuflor, 300 mg/ml?
Nuflor Florfenicol is a synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic active against many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria isolated from domestic animals.
Who is Nuflor, 300 mg/ml for?
Cattle
Why use Nuflor, 300 mg/ml?
-It is primarily bacteriostatic and acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis
Merck Animal Health.
FLORFENICOL
How is Nuflor, 300 mg/ml sold?
100 ml, 300 mg/ml
250 ml, 300 mg/ml
500 ml, 300 mg/ml
What are the side effects of Nuflor, 300 mg/ml?
Not for use in animals intended for breeding purposes. The effects of florfenicol on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Toxicity studies in dogs, rats, and mice have associated the use of florfenicol with testicular degeneration and atrophy.
Subcutaneous injection in cattle can cause a transient local tissue reaction that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.
Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 44 days of treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of florfenicol in this class of cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Adverse Reactions
Transient inappetence, diarrhea, decreased water consumption, and injection site swelling have been associated with the use of florfenicol in cattle. In addition, anaphylaxis and collapse have been reported post-approval with the use of another formulation of florfenicol in cattle.
In case of overdose contact your nearest pet hospital
How can I store Nuflor, 300 mg/ml?
Store between 2°-30°C (36°-86°F).
NUFLOR DOSAGE GUIDE |
ANIMAL WEIGHT (lbs) | IM NUFLOR DOSAGE
3.0 mL/100 lb Body Weight (mL) | SC NUFLOR DOSAGE
6.0 mL/100 lb Body Weight (mL) |
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 |
