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US brand names:Nuflor, Aquaflor
Florfenicol is dosed at 30 mg/kg IM not stated in source in quails, per Koc F, Uney K, Ozturk M, et al. Pharmacokinetics of florfenicol in the plasma of Japanese quail. N Z Vet J. 2009;57(6):388-391. doi:10.1080/00480169.2009.64734 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/19966901. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting peptidyl transferase. Fluorinated analog of chloramphenicol without aplastic anemia risk. Bacteriostatic.
Veterinary-labeled product. Injection site reactions common. Do not use in dairy cattle of breeding age. GI upset possible.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | IM or PO | 22 mg/kg | q8h | Weak | Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed (2016), Florfenicol, p.356, 'Small Animal Dosage — Cats' — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.356' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.328; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.328. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO (or IM) | 20 mg/kg | q6h | Weak | Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed (2016), Florfenicol, p.356, 'Small Animal Dosage — Dogs' — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.356' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.328; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.328. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, |
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