Enroquin Flavored Tablets (Enrofloxacin), 22.7mg

Reliable Infection Treatment for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

Enroquin Flavored Tablets 22.7 mg provide enrofloxacin, a prescription fluoroquinolone antibiotic formulated to manage bacterial infections in dogs and cats. The medication distributes efficiently throughout tissues and body fluids, including skin and urinary tract, supporting targeted treatment. Its palatable, double-scored tablet design allows flexible dosing accuracy and convenient administration when prescribed by a veterinarian for susceptible infections.
Please note the product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial; manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

Benefits

• Targeted antibacterial therapy: Helps treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including dermatologic, respiratory, and urinary pathogens in pets.
• Efficient bioavailability: Oral administration results in significant systemic absorption, allowing effective drug levels to reach infection sites.
• Wide tissue distribution: Penetrates multiple organs and fluids, achieving concentrations equal to or greater than inhibitory levels for pathogens.
• Convenient administration: Flavored formulation supports voluntary acceptance in many pets, improving compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Adjustable dosing support: Double-scored tablets allow veterinarians to tailor doses precisely based on weight and clinical condition.

Ingredients

Enrofloxacin 22.7 mg per tablet

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Prescription requirement: This medication must be used under veterinary supervision. Use only when prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.
• Proper administration: You can give tablets by hand, mix them in food, or administer them directly to ensure they are completely ingested.
• Dose accuracy: Break tablets along score lines if needed to provide precise doses as directed by the veterinarian.
• Continue therapy: Keep dosing for at least two to three days after symptoms go away to make sure the infection is fully controlled.
• Veterinary reassessment: Reach out to your veterinarian if symptoms continue or if there is no improvement within 5 days.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Growth stage warning: Avoid this medication in young dogs, especially during their rapid growth periods, as it can affect their joint cartilage.
• Seizure risk caution: Use carefully in animals with known or suspected brain disorders. Quinolones may trigger seizures.
• Feline dose limits: Do not exceed the recommended dose for cats. Fluoroquinolones may harm the retina and vision.
• Mineral interaction risk: Do not give with supplements that contain metal cations. These may lower drug absorption.

Possible Side Effects

• Neurologic effects: Incoordination, seizures, or lethargy are some of the neurological signs that have been rarely reported with quinolone treatment.
• Gastrointestinal reactions: Some pets may have vomiting, diarrhea, low appetite, or changes in liver enzyme levels during therapy.
• Behavioral responses: Depression, nervousness, or vocalization may happen occasionally, especially in cats receiving treatment.
• Ocular complications: In rare cases related to dosing, cats may have pupil dilation, retinal degeneration, or vision problems.

Storage Information

• Temperature control: Store tablets at controlled room temperature between 20°C and 25°C with permitted temperature excursions.
• Container protection: To maintain stability and prevent environmental exposure, always keep tablets in tightly sealed containers
• Safe placement: Store medication securely to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose by pets and children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What conditions can Enroquin 22.7 mg help manage?

Ans: Enroquin 22.7 mg tablets are used for curing bacterial infections in dogs and cats that respond to the medication. This includes skin infections, respiratory infections, and UTIs. A veterinarian decides if the drug is appropriate by looking at the clinical diagnosis, how the bacteria respond to treatment, and the overall health of the patient.

Q2: Can Enroquin tablets be split for dosing?

Ans: Yes, can split them to adjust the dosing. Enroquin tablets are double-scored. This allows for easy splitting to get the right dose based on body weight and veterinary advice. This feature offers flexibility in treatment planning while ensuring proper drug exposure during the treatment period.

Q3: How fast does the medication reach effective levels?

Ans: Enrofloxacin reaches peak blood levels in about an hour and achieves effective levels in many tissues within 2 hours post administration. The improvement in health varies based on the severity of the infection, how the pathogen responds to treatment, and each pet's individual reaction.

Q4: Are there pets that should not receive Enroquin?

Ans: Enroquin is not recommended for pets that are sensitive to quinolones. It should be avoided in young dogs during their rapid growth periods. In cats, taking more than the recommended dose raises the chances of retinal toxicity. Therefore, it is important to follow veterinary advice and stick to the dosing instructions.

Q5: What should I do if my pet misses a dose?

Ans: If the pet misses a dose, reach out to your veterinarian for advice instead of doubling the next dose. Keeping a consistent dosing schedule helps maintain effective levels of treatment, lowers the risk of treatment failure, and helps stop bacterial resistance from developing during antibiotic therapy.