Sulfadimidine usually has bactericidal action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms, like Corynebacterium
spp., E. coli, Eimeria spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum, Pasteurella
spp., Salmonella spp. and Streptococcus spp. Sulfadimidine affects
bacterial purine synthesis, as a result of which a blockade is accomplished.
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital infections, mastitis and panaritium caused by sulfadimidine-sensitive microorganisms, like Corynebacterium
spp., E. coli, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Pasteurella spp.,
Salmonella spp. and Streptococcus spp. in cattle, calves, sheep, goats and pigs.
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function or with blood dyscrasias.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Crystalluria, anaemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.
For subcutaneous or intramuscular administration.
General:
3 - 6 ml per 10 kg body weight the first day, followed by 3 ml per 10 kg body weight on the following 2 - 5 days.
- For meat: 10 days.
- For milk: 4 days.