VERAFLOX 60MG TABLETS FOR DOGS ANTIMICROBIAL

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

PRADOFLOXACIN

Available from:

ELANCO AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

pradofloxacin(60mg/Tb)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL TABLET

Composition:

PRADOFLOXACIN ANTIBIOTIC Active 60.0 mg/Tb

Units in package:

140tablets; 21 tablets; 7 tablets; 70 tablets

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Manufactured by:

BAYER AUSTRALIA

Therapeutic area:

ANTIBIOTIC & RELATED

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 4; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: DOG: [INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN, INFECTIONS OF THE URINARY TRACTS, PERIODONTAL DISEASE, SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS]; Poison schedule: 4; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: DOG: [INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN, INFECTIONS OF THE URINARY TRACTS, PERIODONTAL DISEASE, SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS]; For dogs between 7.5kg and 30kg; for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacterial pathogens in skin and soft tissues, urinary tract and gingiva and periodontal tissues in dogs.NOT for use in dogs less than one year of age. Contraindicated for administration to breeding animals, including pregnant & lactating dogs. DO NOT use in dogs with central nervous system disorders. See also RESTRAINTS, PRECAUTIONS etc. on label.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

VERAFLOX 60MG TABLETS FOR DOGS ANTIMICROBIAL
60429/
131191
Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Label Name:
VERAFLOX 60MG TABLETS FOR DOGS ANTIMICROBIAL
Signal Headings:
PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Constituent
Statements:
Each tablet contains 60 mg PRADOFLOXACIN
Claims:
For dogs between 7.5 kg and 30 kg
For the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacterial
pathogens in skin and soft
tissues, urinary tract and gingiva and periodontal tissues in dogs.
In dogs pradofloxacin is indicated for infections of the: -
• skin and soft tissue caused by Staphylococcus intermedius group,
Staphylococcus
aureus, Streptococcus canis.
• urinary tract caused by Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus
intermedius group (includes
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius)
• gingiva and periodontal tissues caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis
and Prevotella
intermedia
Pradofloxacin is a synthetic drug from the class of the quinolone
carboxylic acid derivatives,
also known as flu
o
roquinolones.
Indescriminate use of Veraflox can contribute to the development of
antibiotic resistance.
Net Contents:
7 tablets
21 tablets
70 tablets
140 tablets
Directions for Use:
READ THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
Restraints:
DO NOT USE for any purpose, or in a manner, contrary to
this label
FOR USE ONLY in dogs which have responded poorly to other classes of
antimicrobials
and where culture and sensitivity testing indicates
no suitable alternatives. RLP APPROVED
Contraindications:
Pradofloxacin is contraindicated for administration to breeding
animals, including pregnant
and lactating dogs.
Do not use in dogs with central nervous system disorders, such as
epilepsy, as
flu
o
roquinolones could possibly cause seizures in predisposed animals.
Do not use in dogs during the period of growth as developing articular
cartilage may
be affected. The period of growth depends on the breed. For the
majority of breeds
pradofloxacin containing products must not be used in dogs of less
than12 months of ag