Instructions for the use of Enroflon for chickens, contraindications and analogues

Many poultry diseases are caused by disorders of the digestive tract, excretory organs and lowered immunity. By following the instructions for using Enroflon for chickens, many diseases can be prevented and cured. Because it is a broad spectrum drug. For its effective use, it is recommended to prepare a fresh solution every day.

Release form, composition and packaging of the drug

The drug is sold in glass or plastic bottles of various volumes (5-1000 ml). Enroflon is a 5 or 10% solution for oral administration. Enrofloxacin is an active ingredient. And the auxiliary ones are benzyl alcohol, potassium hydrochloride, purified water.

Each bottle contains the following information: the name of the manufacturer, the name of the medicinal product and its content in the bottle, the date of manufacture and batch number, the period of use.

Pharmacological properties and effects of Enroflon

The antimicrobial drug belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones, has a wide spectrum of bactericidal action, has an overwhelming effect on microorganisms. The maximum concentration of Enroflon is observed 1.5-2 hours after application, it lasts 5.5-6 hours. The drug belongs to the group of low-hazard substances.

Indications for use

The drug is prescribed for medicinal purposes for diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the action of fluoroquinolones. Also in cases of diagnosis of enteritis, atrophic rhinitis, colibacillosis, salmonellosis, mycoplasmosis, bronchopneumonia in poultry. The therapeutic and prophylactic value of Enroflon is to improve digestion in birds, increase immunity and prevent the appearance of dangerous infections.

Instructions for use and dosage

In the poultry industry, Enroflon's solution is used to treat and prevent diseases, both in chickens and adults.

For chickens

Chicks of the first month of life do not have strong immunity, there are still problems with thermoregulation. The body reacts sharply to drafts, hypothermia or overheating. For prophylactic administration, the solution of the drug is diluted with drinking water (0.5 ml of the substance is taken per liter of water). When treating, the dosage is prescribed by the veterinarian. Usually courses of prevention and treatment last the same period - 3-5 days.

Important! As a preventive measure, Enroflon is given to chicks from the first days of life.The most sensitive are the periods of life from 1-5 days, 20-25 and 35-40.

For broilers

The solution is of particular prophylactic importance when growing broilers, since during the breeding experiments the poultry practically lost its immunity and became very susceptible to bacterial infections.

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The success of treatment depends on the speed of application of the drug after the first symptoms of the disease appear:

• lethargic, inhibited behavior of the bird;
• lacrimation and suppuration of the eyes;
• mucous discharge from the nasopharynx;
• hoarse breathing sounds.

For treatment, 10% Enroflon solution is used, which is diluted in drinking water (at the rate of 1 ml per liter of water). A double dose is used to treat salmonellosis. As a rule, one course (3-5 days) of taking the drug is enough to restore the health of the bird.

For laying hens

As a rule, the immunity of an adult bird is stronger than that of a chick. However, poor conditions of detention (overcrowding, poor nutrition, poor ventilation or the presence of drafts) provoke the emergence and spread of infections.

For the treatment of layers, Enroflon is prescribed in the same way as for broilers. At the same time, it is important to take into account that it is impossible to eat the eggs of laying hens of sick or undergoing treatment, since the medicinal drug is excreted not only with urine and bile, but also with eggs.

The consequences of exceeding the dose

Enroflon solution belongs to group B of medicinal substances, the storage and appointment of which is not carried out without medical supervision. Exceeding the dosage is fraught with disorders of the digestive system, slow weight gain.

Possible side effects

If you follow the instructions for the use of Enroflon, then the bird does not show any complications or side effects. Allergic reactions can occur due to the individual intolerance of the avian organism to fluoroquinolones. In this case, the administration of Enroflon solution for oral administration is discontinued and antihistamines are prescribed.

Contraindications for use

It is forbidden to use the drug for the treatment of poultry with severe kidney and liver damage. Individual intolerance of fluoroquinolones to animals is also a contraindication.

special instructions

During the treatment period, the bird is not allowed to stay in open areas under direct sunlight (the effectiveness of the drug decreases). There is no particular effect of Enroflon at the first application or withdrawal. It is not allowed to use the poultry for slaughter, for the treatment of which the drug was used, earlier than 11 days after stopping the administration of the drug.

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Storage terms and rules

Dry locations protected from sunlight is the recommended storage option for Enroflon solution. Suitable storage temperature is 5-25 ° C. In the original packaging, solutions of 5 and 10% can be stored for 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Enroflon's analogs

Common drugs, the main active ingredient of which is enrofloxacin, include: Enrosept (also contains cyclopropyl), Baytril, Enroxil.Enroflon is an effective anti-infective drug that also has an antibacterial effect. Low toxicity is an important advantage of the drug. But when using it, it is important to observe the dosage and take into account the compatibility of Enroflon with other medications.