Sulfa-333
Sulfadimidine 33.3% injection
- Composition
- Sulfadimidine sodium – 333 mg.
Description
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.
Indications
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.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function or with blood dyscrasias.
Side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.Crystalluria, anaemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.
Dosage
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.
Withdrawal times
- For meat: 10 days.
- For milk: 4 days.
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