Antimicrobial Treatment for R equi in Foals
Antimicrobial Treatment for R equi in Foals
Drug | Dose, Route, Frequency | Usage Instructions |
|---|---|---|
Erythromycin (as estolate or base) | 25 mg/kg, PO, every 6–8 h | In combination with rifampin |
Erythromycin (as lactobionate) | 5 mg/kg, IV, every 6 h | In combination with rifampin |
Clarithromycin | 7.5 mg/kg, PO, every 12 h | In combination with rifampin |
Azithromycin | 10 mg/kg, PO, every 24 h for 5 days, then every 48 h 5 mg/kg, IV, every 24 h × 5 days, then every 48 h | In combination with rifampin |
Rifampin | 5 mg/kg, PO, every 12 h | In combination with a macrolide |