Intertrim
Sulfamethoxazole 20% & trimethoprim 4% injection
- Composition
- Sulfamethoxazole – 200 mg.
- Trimethoprim – 40 mg.
Description
The combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole has synergistic and usually bactericidal action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. Both compounds affect bacterial purine synthesis (i.e. adenine and guanine) in a different way, as a result of which a double blockade is accomplished.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by trimethoprim- and sulfamethoxazole-sensitive bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. in cattle, calves, sheep, goats and swine.Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim and/or sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function or with blood dyscrasias.
Side effects
Anaemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration.
General:
Twice daily 1 ml per 10 - 20 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Withdrawal times
- For meat : 12 days.
- For milk : 4 days.
Packaging
Bottle of 100 ml.
