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Florfenicol

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Synonym(s): Fluorinated synthetic analogue of the antibiotic thiamphenicol

Introduction

In the UK, Florfenicol is classified as category C (Caution) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Name

  • Florfenicol amine.

Class of drug

  • Fluorinated synthetic analogue of the antibiotic thiamphenicol.

Description

Chemical name

  • (1R,2S)-2-amino-3-fluoro-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-1-ol.

Molecular formula

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Molecular weight

  • 358.21

Physical properties

  • Topical gel.

Storage requirements

  • Refrigerator.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Forster S L, Real T, Doucette K P et al (2018) A randomized placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of a terbinafine, florfenicol and betamethasone topical ear formulation in dogs for the treatment of bacterial and/or fungal otitis. BMC Vet Res 14 (1), 262 PubMed.
  • King S B, Doucette K P, Seewald W et al (2018) A randomized, controlled, single-blinded multi-center evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a once weekly two dose otic gel containing florfenicol, terbinafine and betamethasone administered for the treatment of canine otitis externa. BMC Vet Res 14 (1), 307 PubMed.

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