Baytril Taste Tablet

An antibacterial tablet used to treat infections including those causing dermal, urinary and respiratory tract infections.

Usage

Administer orally at a rate to provide 5-20 mg/kg (2.27 to 9.07 mg/lb) of body weight. Selection of a dose within the range should be based on clinical experience, the severity of disease and susceptibility of the pathogen. Animals that receive doses in the upper end of the dose range should be carefully monitored for clinical signs that may include inappetence, depression and vomiting Administer orally at 5.0 mg/kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight. The dose for dogs and cats may be administered either as a single daily dose or divided into 2 equal daily doses administered at 12-hour intervals. The dose should be continued for at least 2-3 days beyond cessation of clinical signs, to a maximum of 30 days. The duration of treatment should be selected based on clinical evidence. Generally, administration of Baytril® Tablets should continue for at least 2-3 days beyond cessation of clinical signs. For severe and/or complicated infections, more prolonged therapy, up to 30 days, may be required. If no improvement is seen within 5 days, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated and a different course of therapy considered. | Weight of Dog | Once-Daily Dosing Chart | | | | |------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------| | | 5.0 mg/kg | 10.0 mg/kg | 15.0 mg/kg | 20.0 mg/kg | | 9.1kg (20 lbs.) | 2 x 22.7 mg tablets | 1 x 22.7 mg plus 1 x 68 mg tablets | 1 x 136 mg tablet | 1 x 136 mg plus 2 x 22.7 mg tablets | | 27.2kg (60 lbs.) | 1 x 136 mg tablet | 2 x 136 mg tablets | 3 x 136 mg tablets | 4 x 136 mg tablets | | Weight of Cat | Once-Daily Dosing Chart (5 mg/kg/day) | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------| | 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) | 0.5 x 22.7 mg tablet | | 10 lbs. (4.5k kg) | 1 x 22.7mg tablet | | 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) | 1.5 x 22.7 mg tablets or 0.5 x 68 mg tablet |

Safety Information

Administer orally at a rate to provide 5-20 mg/kg (2.27 to 9.07 mg/lb) of body weight. Selection of a dose within the range should be based on clinical experience, the severity of disease and susceptibility of the pathogen. Animals that receive doses in the upper end of the dose range should be carefully monitored for clinical signs that may include inappetence, depression and vomiting. The duration of treatment should be selected based on clinical evidence. Generally, administration of Baytril® Tablets should continue for at least 2-3 days beyond cessation of clinical signs. For severe and/or complicated infections, more prolonged therapy, up to 30 days, may be required. If no improvement is seen within 5 days, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated and a different course of therapy considered.