Marbocyl

Marbocyl Questions

What conditions does Marbocyl treat?

It is an antibiotic. In dogs it is indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (skin fold pyoderma, impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis, cellulitis), for the treatment of urinary tract infections associated or not with prostatitis and respiratory tract infections, caused by susceptible strains of organisms.

In Cats Marbocyl is indicated for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (wounds, abscesses, phlegmons) and upper respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms.

How does Marbocyl work?
It contains the antibiotic marbofloxacin from the class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.
These antibiotics work by inhibiting bacterial replication.

How should I administer Marbocyl to my pet?
They are tablets and should be given orally, by mouth. Wear gloves when handling or dividing tablets. Wash hands after use.

What is the correct dosage of Marbocyl for my animal's weight and species?

The correct dose for your animal is as prescribed by your vet. Your vet will follow the data sheet for the medication prescribed and for some medications will adjust this taking into consideration your animal's medical history.

How long should I continue with Marbocyl for?

You should continue for the length of time your vet prescribed the medication for. Please read the label your vet has attached to the medication. If you suspect that your pet may be having an adverse reaction to a medication, please contact your vet for advice on continuing the medication.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Marbocyl?

If you miss a dose of medication, please contact your vet for advice on when to give the next dose.

Where can I buy Marbocyl?

You can purchase Marbocyl cheaper than from your Vet Practice from www.vets4u.uk. To contact vets4u.uk, call us on +44 116 218 4244 between 09:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, chat to us directly or email us at mail@vets4u.uk

Does Marbocyl need a prescription?

Yes, as it is classified as a POM-V.

How can I buy Marbocyl from Vets4u?

You can buy Marbocyl via our website via a valid prescription by adding to the basket on our website www.vets4u.uk.

Manufacturer’s Link to Marbocyl

Vetoquinol Marbocyl

NOAH Compendium Datasheet Link to Marbocyl

Marbocyl Injection

Marbocyl Tablets

What are the side-effects of Marbocyl?

At the therapeutic recommended dosage no severe side effects are to be expected in cats and dogs. In particular, no lesions of the articular joints were encountered in clinical studies at the recommended dose rate. However, joint pain and/or neurological symptoms (ataxia, aggression, convulsion, depression) may occur on rare occasions.

Allergic reactions have been observed (temporary skin reactions) due to histamine release that may occur.

Mild side effects such as vomiting, softening of faeces, modification of thirst or transient increase in activity may occasionally occur. These signs cease spontaneously after treatment and do not necessitate cessation of the treatment.

The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:

- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 treated).

Can Ivomec and Marbocyl be given together?

If you are querying use in a cat or a dog, then you need to speak to your own vet about this who knows your pet’s medical history.

Can Marbocyl have lethargic side effects in dog?

This is not listed on the datasheet as a side effect so please speak to your vet if your pet is lethargic.

Can you give Metacam and Marbocyl to a budgie?

Please speak to your vet as there is no information in the datasheets about this specific combination.

Can you grind up Marbocyl and put in a cat’s food?

The datasheet of Marbocyl does not state if the drug is as effective when ground into food, so please speak to your vet about this.

How long can a dog take Marbocyl?

It can be extended up to 40 days for skin infections, 28 days for urinary infection and 21 days for respiratory infections.

In cats, the duration for skin infections is 3-5 days, for respiratory infections 5 days.

Is Marbocyl a good antibiotic against pneumonia?

It is licensed for use in cats for upper respiratory infections. Pneumonia is a lower airway infection so your vet would decide what they think is the best treatment to use.

Is Marbocyl effective against diarrhoea in cats?

It is not licensed for treating diarrhoea in cats, but your vet may prescribe it if they think it is suitable ‘off license’.

Is Marbocyl tablets used for pneumonia in dogs?

It is not licensed for pneumonia, but it may be appropriate if a bacterial culture and sensitivity test suggests it would be appropriate, or your vet had another reason for thinking it appropriate.

Should Marbocyl be given automatically to a hedgehog that’s been wormed?

It would be given ‘off license’, prescribed by a vet who thinks it is an appropriate treatment.

What is Marbocyl used for in cattle?

It is licensed for cattle as an antibiotic prescribed by a veterinary surgeon.

Will Marbocyl help a cat with diarrhoea?

If your vet thinks it appropriate, then they may prescribe it.

Would you start Marbocyl for blood in stool of hedgehog?

Only if your vet prescribes it (will be prescribed ‘off license’).

Answers Compiled by our RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon.