Baytril Max

Baytril Max (Enrofloxacin/Benzyl Alcohol/Butyl Alcohol) is a fluoroquinone antibiotic for veterinary use. It works by destroying the bacterial cells. Animals treated include beef cattle, dairy cattle that are not lactating and pigs. Cattle affected by bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica, histophilus somni, pasteurella multocida and certain other susceptible bacteria may be treated with this medication, and it may also be given to cattle considered to be in the at risk category of getting this disease.

It is also widely used by vets to manage or treat swine respiratory disease (SRD) caused by actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, bordetella bronchiseptica, streptococcus suis and other microorganisms. The antibiotic ingredient in this medicine is called enrofloxacin, and it is classified as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

When administered, it acts as a bactericidal agent and is effective against the stationary and growth phases of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Experts have hypothesized that by triggering the inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase, it is able to successfully block the synthesis and supercoiling of DNA. As a direct result of this, the bacterial cells are destroyed and the symptoms of the infection are allowed to heal.

Baytril Max (Enrofloxacin/Benzyl Alcohol/Butyl Alcohol) is injected by the veterinarian. The required dosage and duration of treatment will be decided upon by the veterinarian. Cattle which are being given it as a single dose treatment for BRD will be treated with 7.5mg to 12.5mg per kilogram (or 3.4 to 5.7ml per 100 pounds of body weight), given as a once off injection.

If multiple day treatment is deemed necessary, the veterinarian will treat the animal with an injection ranging from 2.5mg to 5mg per kilogram of body weight (1.1ml to 2.3ml per 100 pounds). Generally, the veterinarian will repeat the dosage every 24 hours for a 3 day period, and this may be continued for the fourth and fifth days if the veterinarian thinks it is required. The required dosage for the control of BRD may differ.

Baytril Max (Enrofloxacin/Benzyl Alcohol/Butyl Alcohol) is normally safe if used properly. However, if any side effects are experienced by the animal after treatment, it will require veterinary attention.

Baytril Max (Enrofloxacin/Benzyl Alcohol/Butyl Alcohol) is only approved for veterinary use and must never be administered to or consumed by humans.

There have been reports of animals suffering from cartilage problems as a result of treatment, usually in younger animals.