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Marbocyl 2% Solution for Injection for Cattle and Pigs

Active ingredient: Marbofloxacin

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Pigs

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol UK Limited

VMD MA No.

08007/5031

What it's used for

In cattle and pigs Indicated in the treatment of respiratory infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Marbocyl 2% Solution for Injection for Cattle and Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

In cattle and pigs
Indicated in the treatment of respiratory infections caused by susceptible strains of
organisms.

The recommended dosage is 2 mg/kg/day (1 ml/10 kg) in a single daily injection by
subcutaneous or intravenous routes in cattle and by intramuscular route in pigs.
Treatment duration is as follows:
- cattle, IV route : 3 to 5 days
- cattle, SC route : 3 days
- pigs, IM route : 3 to 5 days
In order to reduce the risk of particulate contamination of the product, it is recommended
that a draw-off needle be used to reduce the number of times the septum is punctured.

None

No severe side-effects are to be expected at doses up to 5 times the recommended
dose in cattle and pigs. In particular no lesions of the articular joints are encountered.
Subcutaneous injection is well tolerated. Transitory inflammatory reactions are
sometimes observed at the injection site, but without clinical impact.

None

i. Special precautions for use in animals
Official and local antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the product is
used. Fluoroquinolones should be reserved for the treatment of clinical conditions which

Revised August 2025
MA split from NI following AN: 01082/2025
have responded poorly, or are expected to respond poorly, to other classes of
antimicrobials. Whenever possible, fluoroquinolones should only be used based on
susceptibility testing. Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in the
SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to the fluoroquinolones and may
decrease the effectiveness of treatment with other quinolones due to the potential for
cross resistance.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones should avoid using this product.
Wash hands after use.

None known

MEATPreruminating calves (up
to 100kg bodyweight)
6 daysPigs4 days
The volume of injection should be limited to 10 ml at each site of injection for pigs.
5.

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.