Florfenicol is a derivative of thiamphenicol . It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria leading to inhibition of protein formation.
Indications:
Treatment of infections caused by E.coli strains, and strains susceptible to florfenicol.
The presence of disease should be established in the herd before initiating treatment.
Dosage and administration:
Poultry: 50 - 100 ml per 200 liter of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Withdrawal period:
Meat and offal: 8 days.
Contraindications:
Not to be used in laying hens producing eggs for human consumption.