Flumecol

Composition:
Each ml suspension contains:
30 mg flumequin
200,000 IU colistin (as sulphate)
Action:
Flumequin shows a bactericidal action against mainly Gram-negative, and some Gram-positive bacteria. Sensitive are e.g. Bordetella,
E. coli, Klebsiella oxytoca and K. pneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida and P. septica, Proteus, Salmonella typhimurium and Yersinia
pseudotuberculosis.
Colistin is a narrow spectrum antibiotic, active only against Gram-negative bacteria. Especially sensitive are: Aerobacter aerogenes, E.
coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella and Shigella spp.
The combination shows a synergetic effect, and effective blood levels are quickly obtained.
Indications:
Especially indicated in case of Salmonella typhimurium infections, since both colistin and flumequin are active against Salmonella spp.
Intestinal and respiratory infections, septicaemia, colibacillosis, salmonellosis, pasteurellosis.
Administration/dosage:
By intramuscular injection:
All animals: 1 ml per 5 kg b.w. twice daily for 3-5 days.
Warning:
Do not administer in combination with: trimethoprim, acetosal, phenylbutazone, hydrocortisone, vitamin A, antihistaminics.
Advised withdrawal times:
milk : 3 days.
meat : 6 days.
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.