Miloxacin
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Miloxacin Feed Mix
Sumitomo Pharma miloxacin is a first-generation quinolone antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial diseases in fish, and urinary tract infections in cats and dogs.
Categories: Antimicrobials, M
Miloxacin is an antibacterial feed mix used to treat bacterial infections in animals, particularly dogs and livestock
INDICATIONS
- Aquatic Medicine: Treatment of bacterial diseases in fish, such as furuncles and other infections caused by Aeromonas and Vibrio species.
- Companion Animals (Cats/Dogs): Management of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). It is effective against common urinary pathogens like Escherichia coli, Proteus, and Klebsiella species.
- Off-Label Uses: In some regions, it may be used for mild gastrointestinal or respiratory infections, though newer fluoroquinolones are more commonly used today for these
ADMINISTRATION
Typically administered via medicated feed, water bath (static or flow-through immersion), or sometimes directly as an injection,
- Medicated Feed:
- The antibiotic powder is incorporated into fish feed, often using fish or canola oil as a binder to stick it to pellets.
- This mixture is then fed to the fish for a set number of days.
- Water Baths (Immersion):
- Static Bath: The fish are placed in a tank with a specific concentration of the drug for a set period (e.g., 1-hour treatments).
- Flow-Through: The medicated water is continuously flushed through the tank.
- Dosages are in milligrams per liter (mg/L) and vary greatly.
- Injection (Less Common for General Use):
- For treatments or larger fish, aquatic vets may use injections, similar to other small animals, often with specialized equipment.
