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Levoxin Vet - Levofloxacin

Levoxin Vet is a veterinary medicine of Generic class Levofloxacin and the therapeutic group of this medicine is Anti Bacterial. This medicine is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Source - Incepta
Composition


Levoxin Vet solution: Each 1 ml solution contains Levofloxacin BP 100 mg.

Description

Levofloxacin is a dependable bactericidal and mycoplasmicidal drug. It is used in the prevention and treatment of CRD. Nioxin Vet is an antibiotic of the Quinolone group that inhibits the activity of bacterial DNA-gyrase enzyme, causes disruption of bacterial DNA replication & thereby causes bacterial death.

Indications

Levoxin Vet is very effective against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Mycoplasma, Staphylococci, Streptococci, E. coli, Salmonella, Hemophilus, Klebsiella, and Pasteurella.

Dosage & Administration

For treatment:
1 ml per 1-2 litre of drinking water or 20 mg/kg bodyweight for 3-5 days.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.

Side Effects

Levoxin Vet is well tolerated for poultry at the recommended dose. However, it may cause developmental cartilage abnormalities.

Precautions

After the end of treatment, the watering system should be cleaned appropriately to prevent drug resistance. It should not be used for poultry resistance to any quinolone derivative because cross-resistance may develop.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

It should not be used in a layer within 14 days prior to the laying period.

Drug Interaction

Magnesium & Aluminium containing substances may hamper the absorption of Levoxin Vet from GI tract.

OverDose

In cases of significant overdose, transient reduction of mobility, and cramps may be seen.

Withdrawal Period

Meat: 4 days
Egg: 7 days
Milk: Not required

Storage

Protect from light & keep in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

Commercial Pack

Levoxin Vet 100 ml solution: Each bottle contains 100 ml of solution.
Levoxin Vet 500 ml solution: Each bottle contains 500 ml of solution.
Levoxin Vet 1L solution: Each bottle contains 1000 ml of solution.


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