Fluoroquinolones are bactericidal agents that exhibit AUC/MIC dependentkilling. In general, they are effective against Gram-negative organisms and some mycobacteria.Ciprofloxacin is the members of this group and its bactericidal action involves the impeding ofenzyme topoisomerase II and IV. In human beings, this drug is recommended for a variety ofinfections including typhoid fever,chronic bacterial prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infections,skin infections, urinary tract infections, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, complicatedintra-abdominal infections, infectious diarrhea, and uncomplicated cervical as well as urethralgonorrhea.The drug is as effective in animals as in humans, and is therefore used in animalsas well. According to European health law and National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), UK,the statutory withdrawal period for veterinary medicinal products must not be less than 28 daysfor meat from poultry. The chicken used for meat purpose usually is of the age between 6 to 8weeks, therefore the use of the drug must be discontinued by the age of 2 weeks. Whereas theage of chick at which it usually develops indicated diseases, is 3 weeks. In this situation, it is notpossible to attain a withdrawal period of 28 days. Based on these observations, ciprofloxacinuse may not be recommended in poultry for treatment of diseases as it may cause unnecessaryexposure to humans while utilizing poultry meat and may lead to the development of drugresistance.