Ciprofloxacin Lactate

Ciprofloxacin Lactate

Ciprofloxacin Lactate is a potent third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic known for its broad-spectrum bactericidal activity and exceptional solubility. It is specifically designed to target severe and resistant infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria (such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella) and Mycoplasma species. The lactate salt form ensures high water solubility, making it ideal for the preparation of oral solutions and injectable formulations that are rapidly absorbed and distributed into body tissues. It is widely used in intensive poultry farming to control Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) and colibacillosis, as well as in livestock for treating severe gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections. Its unique mechanism of inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase prevents cross-resistance with other antibiotic classes like beta-lactams or tetracyclines.

FAQ（Ciprofloxacin Lactate）

1. What is Ciprofloxacin Lactate used for?
It is primarily used to treat severe infections resistant to other antibiotics, including avian colibacillosis, salmonellosis, mycoplasmosis (CRD) in poultry, and severe bacterial enteritis in livestock.

2. How is Ciprofloxacin Lactate administered?
Due to its high solubility, it is commonly administered via drinking water medication for poultry flocks or as an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection for individual cattle or pigs.

3. Which animals can use Ciprofloxacin Lactate?
It is extensively used for commercial poultry (broilers), pigs, cattle, and aquatic animals. (Note: Its use is regulated in some regions to preserve efficacy for human medicine).

4. Is Ciprofloxacin Lactate safe for livestock?
It is effective but must be used responsibly. It is generally safe for adult animals, but high doses in young, growing animals (like puppies or foals) should be monitored due to potential cartilage effects (arthropathy).

5. Can Ciprofloxacin Lactate be used preventively?
Yes, it is used metaphylactically in drinking water to control the rapid spread of bacterial outbreaks in poultry houses or nurseries, though responsible stewardship is encouraged to prevent resistance.