Composition:
Each ml injection contains Ciprofloxacin BP 50 mg.
Indication:
Ciprocin-vet injection is effective against several diseases as Respiratory Tract infections, Gastro Intestinal infections, Enterotoxaemia, Skin Bone & Ear infections, Anthrax, Swine dysentery, Uterine infections, Udder infections, Urinary Tract Infection.
Dosage and Administration:
This injection can be administered either by IM/IV route.
Large & Small Animals: 1 ml Ciprocin-vet injection per 10 kg body weight daily for 3-5 days or 5 mg ciprofloxacin BP/kg b.wt. Or as directed by the Veterinarian.
Chickens: 5 mg ciprofloxacin BP per kg body weight or as directed by the Veterinarian.
Side effects:
Central nervous system (CNS) toxicity; gastrointestinal reactions; hematuria; hepatotoxicity; hypersensitivity reactions; Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (blistering, itching, loosening, peeling, or redness of skin; diarrhea).
Drug Interaction:
Ciprofloxacin administered together with theophylline can lead to elevated blood levels of theophylline.
Pregnancy & lactation:
Intravenous doses of ciprofloxacin of up to 20 mg per kg of body weight (mg/kg) in pregnant rats and mice have not shown evidence of maternal toxicity, embryotoxicity, or teratogenic effects. Ciprofloxacin can be distributed into milk, sometimes at a higher concentration than in plasma, but it is not known under what conditions significant amounts might be absorbed by nursing animals.
Contraindication:
Patients receiving Ciprocin-vet injection should be well hydrated and should be instructed to drink fluids liberally. Because of the risk of crystalluria, it is recommended that the usual dosage of the drug should not be exceeded. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or to other quinolones.
Precaution:
It should be used with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders.
Pack size:
10 ml, 50 ml
For Veterinary Use only. Store in a cool & dry place, out of reach of children. Protect from light and moisture. To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered veterinary doctor.
