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What is Sulfadimidine?
Active Ingredients: Sulfadimidine
Sulfadimidine Boluses are an antibiotic drug used to treat and prevent infections caused by bacteria, protozoa, and certain rickettsial organisms in camels, cows, goats, and sheep. It is an effective for gastrointestinal infections and respiratory infections. This antibiotic also shows activity against certain protozoa, such as Eimeria and Isospora.
Sulfadimidine is classified as a sulfonamide within the family of antibiotics. It works by affecting purine synthesis within the bacteria. Sulfadimidine shows bacteriostatic action against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms like E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Salmonella, and Pasteurella.
Sulfadimidine is also known by the name of sulfamethazine.
Sulfadimidine Boluses are a GMP-certified product that has been manufactured by AdvaCare. This drug is a part of our comprehensive catalog of livestock medications available for exportation. Our manufacturing facilities are located in China, India, and the USA.
Why are we a top Sulfadimidine manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is an American-owned and operated company specializing in the manufacture of veterinary medicines. As part of our range of 250+ veterinary formulations, we manufacture Sulfadimidine Boluses under strict GMP guidelines, ensuring efficacy. Our veterinary distributors have confidence in the quality of our products, making AdvaCare Pharma a leading supplier in countries where dependable, cost-effective livestock medications are in high demand.
Uses
What is Sulfadimidine used for?
It's used to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
What animals can be treated with Sulfadimidine Bolus?
It's recommended for livestock animals like camels, cows, ѕhеер, and gоаtѕ.
How should Sulfadimidine Boluses be stored?
They should be stored in a dark, dry location below 25°C. Keep the boluses in the blister packs until usage.
Is there a withdrawal period after treatment with Sulfadimidine?
In cattle, calves, sheep, and goats, the withdrawal time is 12 days for meat. For milk, it is 5 days.
Dosage
How much Sulfadimidine should be given livestock animals?
The usual dose is 0.1-0.2g per kg of body weight.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Sulfadimidine Boluses.
Some side effects may include but are not limited to:
- crystalluria
- anemia
- leukopenia
- thrombocytopenia
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Sulfadimidine Boluses for an animal that:
- has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- has had a hypersensitivity reaction to another sulfonamide.
- has impair renal or hepatic function.
- has blood dyscrasias.
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