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Floxabactin 50 mg Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Enrofloxacin

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Le Vet B.V.

VMD MA No.

19994/5011

What it's used for

Treatment of superficial and deep pyoderma. AN: 02325/2023 and 02328/2023

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Floxabactin 50 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Treatment of superficial and deep pyoderma.
AN: 02325/2023 and 02328/2023
5 mg of enrofloxacin/kg/day as a single daily dosing, i.e. one tablet for 10 kg daily for:
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associated with prostatitis.
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The treatment should be considered in case of lack of clinical improvement at half of
the treatment duration.
The tablets may be administered directly in the mouth of the dog or simultaneously
with food if necessary.
Do not exceed the recommended treatment dose.
After breaking a tablet, use the remaining tablet half for the next dose. Store the
tablet half in the original blister pocket.
Do not use in young or growing dogs (dogs aged less than 12 months (small breed)
or less than 18 months (large breed) as the veterinary medicinal product may cause
epiphyseal cartilage alterations in growing puppies).
Do not use in dogs having seizure disorders, since enrofloxacin may cause CNS
stimulation.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or other
fluoroquinolones or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in case of resistance to quinolones, as there exists almost complete
cross-resistance to other quinolones and complete cross-resistance to other
fluoroquinolones.
Do not use with tetracyclines, phenicols or macrolides because of potential
antagonistic effects.
Pregnant and lactating animals, please see section 3.7.
Dogs:
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
Vomiting
Anorexia
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Hypersensitivity reaction
Central nervous system disorder
Joint cartilage disorder
a
a
Possible joint cartilage alterations in growing puppies (see 3.3 ‘Contraindications’).

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
It is prudent to reserve the fluoroquinolones for the treatment of clinical conditions
that have responded poorly, or are expected to respond poorly, to other classes of
antibiotics. Whenever possible, fluoroquinolones should only be used based on
susceptibility testing. Official and local antimicrobial policies should be taken into
account when the veterinary medicinal product is used. Use of the veterinary
medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may increase the
prevalence of bacteria resistant to fluoroquinolones and may decrease the
effectiveness of treatment with other quinolones due to the potential cross resistance.
Use the veterinary medicinal product with caution in dogs with severe renal or
hepatic impairment. Pyoderma is mostly secondary to an underlying disease. It is
advisable to determine the underlying cause and to treat the animal accordingly.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with a known hypersensitivity to (fluoro)quinolones should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Wash hands after handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
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Concurrent use of flunixin should be under careful veterinary monitoring, as the
interactions between these drugs may lead to adverse events related to delayed
elimination.
Concomitant administration of theophylline requires careful monitoring as serum
levels of theophylline may increase.
Concurrent use of magnesium or aluminium containing substances (such as antacids
or sucralfate) may reduce absorption of enrofloxacin. These drugs should be
administered two hours apart.
Do not administer simultaneously with tetracyclines, phenicols or macrolides because
of potential antagonistic effects.
Do not administer simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
convulsions can occur.
Veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: No special precautions for
storage.
Divided tablets: Store below 25 °C.
Divided tablets should be stored in the blister pack.
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Not applicable.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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