Description:
Sulfadimidine acts usually bactericidal against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative micro-organisms, like Corynebacterium, E.coli, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Pasteurella, Salmonella and Streptococcus spp. Sulfadimidine affect bacterial purine synthesis, as a result of which a blockade is accomplished.
Information
Composition:
Contains per ml:
Sulfadimidine sodium……………………………………………………………………………… 333 mg.
Solvents ad………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital infections, mastitis and panaritium caused by sulfadimidine sensitive micro-organisms, like Corynebacterium, E. coli, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Pasteurella, Salmonella and Streptococcus spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or liver function or with blood dyscrasias.
Side effects:
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Precautions:
Do not use together with iron and other metals.
Packing:
Vial of 100 ml.
Usage
Dosage:
For subcutaneous and 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