Marbocyl 2 % w/v Solution for Injection

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Marbofloxacin

Available from:

Vetoquinol Ireland Limited

ATC code:

QJ01MA93

INN (International Name):

Marbofloxacin

Dosage:

20 milligram(s)/millilitre

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

POM: Prescription Only Medicine as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Cattle, Pigs

Therapeutic area:

marbofloxacin

Therapeutic indications:

Antibacterial

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

1998-09-18

Summary of Product characteristics

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Marbocyl 2 %w/v Solution for Injection
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each ml contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
Marbofloxacin
20.0
mg
EXCIPIENTS
Metacresol
2.0
mg
Monothioglycerol
0.5
mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
A yellow-greenish to yellow-brownish solution
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Pre- ruminating and ruminating calves and pigs
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
In Calves
Marbofloxacin 2% is indicated in the treatment of respiratory
infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms.
In Pigs
Marbofloxacin 2% is indicated in the treatment of respiratory
infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms and in the
treatment of Metritis Mastitis Agalactia (MMA) syndrome caused by
susceptible strains of organisms.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active
ingredient.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Official and local antimicrobial policies should be taken into account
when the product is used. Fluoroquinolones should be
reserved for the treatment of clinical conditions which have responded
poorly, or are expected to respond poorly, to other
classes of antimicrobials. Whenever possible, fluoroquinolones should
only be used based on susceptibility testing. Use of the
product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may increase
the prevalence of bacteria resistant to the
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fluoroquinolones and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment with
other quinolones due to the potential for cross
resistance.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
None.
4.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERI