What is Enrofloxacin?
Bacterial infections in pets, including ear packs.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Enrofloxacin is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your veterinarian orders.
How does it work?
A fluoroquinolone that blocks bacterial DNA copying.
What is it used for?
Bacterial infections in pets, including ear packs. Your veterinarian determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Ear pack. Ear packs are placed in the ear canal by your veterinarian or at home as directed, and stay in place for several days.
- Flavored oral suspension. Flavored suspensions are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide, then given by mouth.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
- Transdermal gel (PLO). Transdermal gel comes in pre-measured syringes. Wearing a glove, rub the measured amount into the hairless inner ear, alternating ears if directed.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your veterinarian.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset; not for young, growing animals. Call your veterinarian or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Young growing dogs (cartilage damage) and cats at high doses (vision damage). Share your full medical history and medication list with your veterinarian.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: many flavored liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Store syringes as directed on the label, capped and away from heat. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Most medications are made for people, in strengths and forms that don’t suit pets. Compounding lets us prepare Enrofloxacin in the exact strength your veterinarian orders, in forms such as ear pack, flavored oral suspension, capsule. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Enrofloxacin is also prepared in combination with Triamcinolone, Ketoconazole, Ear packs (veterinary), Gentamicin. See combination preparations in our library.