DESCRIPTION: Veraflox Oral Suspension contains Pradofloxacin, an antibiotic that treats feline skin infections (wounds or abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus canis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus felis, and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.
Key Benefits:
Veraflox offers enhanced efficacy against gram-positive and anaerobic organisms compared to past-generation fluoroquinolones, but demonstrates the same level of efficacy against gram-negative organisms. It promises enhanced bactericidal activity, working to combat both of the enzymes bacterial DNA need to reproduce and survive - DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase IV.
Formulated For: For cats and kittens (6 weeks and older)
How is Medication Given? Dosing Recommendations for Cats:
0.67 to 1 Pound: 0.2 mL of Suspension (5 to 7.5 mg of Pradofloxacin) 1 to 1.5 Pounds: 0.3 mL of Suspension (5 to 7.5 mg of Pradofloxacin) 1.5 to 2 Pounds: 0.4 mL of Suspension (5 to 6.7 mg of Pradofloxacin) 2 to 2.5 Pounds: 0.5 mL of Suspension (5 to 6.3 mg of Pradofloxacin) .5 to 3 Pounds: 0.6 mL of Suspension (5 to 6 mg of Pradofloxacin) 3 to 3.5 Pounds: 0.7 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.8 mg of Pradofloxacin) 3.5 to 4 Pounds: 0.8 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.7 mg of Pradofloxacin) 4 to 5 Pounds: 1 mL of Suspension (5 to 6.3 mg of Pradofloxacin) 5 to 6 Pounds: 1.2 mL of Suspension (5 to 6 mg of Pradofloxacin) 6 to 7 Pounds: 1.4 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.8 mg of Pradofloxacin) 7 to 8 Pounds: 1.6 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.7 mg of Pradofloxacin) 8 to 9 Pounds: 1.8 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.6 mg of Pradofloxacin) 9 to 10 Pounds: 2 mL of Suspension (5 to 5.6 mg of Pradofloxacin) Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. Administer orally. Dosing recommendations are 5 mg of Pradofloxacin per kg of body weight administered one time each day. The graduatedsyringe delivers 5 mg to 7.5 mg of Pradofloxacin. Weigh your cat to determine an accurate body weight. Cats should be dosed accurately. This 15 mL bottle comes complete with a graduated dosing syringe (3 mL). Treatment duration will be based upon the severity and nature of the infection, as well as the treatment response. The majority of infections will be resolved with the dosing schedule above. If the cat does not show signs of improvement within a 3-day period of treatment initiation, the treatment course should be re-evaluated. Do not share a syringe between animals. This can cause cross-contamination. After use, clean the syringe using tap water and store it in the product box, along with the medication bottle.
What Results Can I Expect? Veraflox:
Comes in an easy-to-use dispenser for accurate and easy dosing of suspension Offers once-daily, convenient oral administration Is useful in treating acute infections of the upperrespiratory tract caused by Pasteurella multocida, Escherichia coli, or Staphylococcus intermedius group (including S. pseudintermedius) Is effective against wound infections and abscesses caused by Pasteurella multocida or Staphylococcus intermedius group (including S. pseudintermedius)
What Form Does Medication Come In? Oral Suspension
Dose and Administration: Sold in a bottle containing 15 mL (25 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects: While rare, transient, non-severe digestive upset has occurred, which includes vomiting.
Precautions:
Fluoroquinolone treatment is only indicated in cases where the condition has or may respond poorly to treatment with other classes of antimicrobial. Consider official and local antimicrobial procedures during use. This product should only be used when susceptibility testing has been completed, whenever possible. Never administer to a cat with a persistent articular cartilagelesion. Fluoroquinolones can worsen lesions. This medication is considered safe for kittens over 6 weeks old because it does not affect the development of cartilage in kittens of this age. Never administer to a pregnant or lactating female. Never use in a growing or young dog, a kitten under 6 weeks old, a pet with cartilage damage and related joint problems, or a pet with a central nervous system disorder. Never administer to a hypersensitive or allergic pet (or a pet you think may be hypersensitive or allergic).
Storage Recommendations: Store in a dry and cool environment 59- 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). After opening discard after 60 days.
In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic.