Enrofloxacin (Generic) Flavored Tablets, 22.7mg

FDA-Approved Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Tablets for Bacterial Infections in Dogs and Cats

Product Description

The FDA-approved generic equivalent of Baytril Taste Tabs, Enrofloxacin 22.7mg Flavored Tablets bring the same proven fluoroquinolone antibiotic action to dogs and cats at a lower price point. The medication gets to work by locking onto bacterial DNA gyrase, knocking out replication and pushing gram-positive and gram-negative organisms toward cell death. Beef-flavored and double-scored, the 22.7mg size is the smallest available and fits small dogs and cats dealing with skin, urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, or prostate infections.

Benefits

• FDA-Approved Veterinary Generic: The FDA confirmed this generic matches Baytril Taste Tabs in active ingredient, concentration, and bioavailability at a lower price.
• Broad-Spectrum Coverage: Goes after a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and reaches all tissues and body fluids in the process.
• Once-Daily Dosing: One tablet a day is all it takes to keep broad-spectrum bacterial activity covered, making the daily routine simple.
• Beef-Flavored Palatability: The beef flavor means most dogs and cats will take it on its own without needing any tricks to get it down.
• Double-Scored for Accurate Dosing: The double-scored design makes dividing into precise halves or quarters straightforward for accurate weight-based dosing.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Enrofloxacin 22.7mg

How to Use

Enrofloxacin 22.7mg Flavored Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

The beef-flavored tablet can be offered directly as a treat and given with or without food. The double-scored design makes dividing into halves or quarters easy for precise dosing in smaller pets. Finishing the full prescribed course is important to prevent relapse and keep antibiotic resistance risk down.

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Additional Information

Precautions

• Strict Dose Limit in Cats: Cats must not exceed 5mg per kg daily, as going over that threshold risks irreversible retinal toxicity and blindness.
• Not for Young Growing Animals: Puppies, kittens, and other young growing animals should never receive this medication, as fluoroquinolones damage developing joint cartilage.
• Caution in CNS Disorders: Animals with CNS disorders need careful management, as fluoroquinolones can set off seizures in susceptible animals.
• Known Quinolone Allergy: Pets with a known sensitivity or allergy to enrofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics should not receive this medication.
• Avoid Antacids and Mineral Supplements: Antacids, sucralfate, iron, aluminum, and calcium products all bind with this antibiotic in the gut and should be timed at least two hours apart.
• Complete the Full Course: A course cut short leaves the door open for relapse and for bacteria to build resistance, even if the pet appears fully recovered.
• Drug Interaction Risk: Share current medications including vitamins, supplements, probenecid, and oral cyclosporine with your veterinarian before starting enrofloxacin.

Possible Side Effects

• Vomiting and Diarrhea: Vomiting and diarrhea are among the more commonly seen reactions to enrofloxacin in dogs and cats.
• Retinal Toxicity in Cats: Cats exceeding the daily dose limit face a rare but serious risk of irreversible retinal degeneration and blindness.
• Neurological Signs: Ataxia, seizures, depression, lethargy, and nervousness have been noted in rare cases in dogs and cats.
• Elevated Liver Enzymes: Liver enzyme elevations have come up in rare cases and are worth monitoring during longer treatment periods.

Storage Information

• Controlled Room Temperature: Store tablets somewhere cool and dry, maintaining a temperature of 68°F to 77°F inside a tightly closed container away from heat and humidity.
• Protect From Light and Moisture: Direct sunlight and damp conditions can wear down the tablet's potency, so a dry, shaded storage spot is the right choice.
• Out of Reach: Keep this medication somewhere children and untreated animals in the home cannot get to it.

NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What bacterial infections does enrofloxacin treat in dogs and cats?

Ans: Enrofloxacin is a broad-spectrum option that gets into all tissues and body fluids, putting it in a position to tackle gram-positive and gram-negative infections across the skin, urinary tract, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, and prostate. Whether it is the right antibiotic for a specific infection is something a veterinarian will determine.

Q2: Why is the 22.7mg tablet the smallest strength of enrofloxacin available?

Ans: Cats and small dogs tend to need the smallest possible amounts, and no commercially available enrofloxacin tablet comes in a lower strength than 22.7mg. Each tablet is double-scored so halves and quarters are easy to get to when the math calls for less than a full tablet. Strength and portion are things a veterinarian will pin down based on the pet's weight.

Q3: What is retinal toxicity and why is it a risk for cats taking enrofloxacin?

Ans: Retinal toxicity is what happens when enrofloxacin accumulates and begins breaking down the cells responsible for vision in cats, with the threshold sitting at 5mg per kilogram of body weight daily. Going above that amount is what tips cats into serious territory. Dilated pupils or any shift in how a cat responds to light or movement should prompt an immediate call to a veterinarian.

Q4: Why should enrofloxacin never be given to puppies or kittens?

Ans: Fluoroquinolones like enrofloxacin interfere with cartilage development in young growing animals, which can bring on lameness, joint pain, and lasting structural damage. This medication is only appropriate for skeletally mature animals, and a safer antibiotic option will be chosen when young animals need treatment.

Q5: Can antacids or supplements be given at the same time as enrofloxacin?

Ans: Antacids, sucralfate, oral iron, calcium products, aluminum-containing products, and dairy foods all interfere with enrofloxacin absorption in the gut, pulling the effective dose down to where it may not clear the infection. All of these should be kept at least two hours away from each dose.