Products
Florfenicol is commercially available as a solution for injection for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1996.
Structure and properties
Florfenicol (C12H14Cl2FNO4S, Mr = 358.2 g/mol) is structurally closely related to chloramphenicol.
Effects
Florfenicol (ATCvet QJ01BA90) has bacteriostatic properties. The effects are due to inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.
Indications
For the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases with susceptible pathogens in cattle and swine.
