Product Description
Composition
Each bolus contains Sulphadiazine BP 1.666 g, Sulphadimidine BP 1.666 g & Sulphapyridine BP 1.666 g.
Pharmacology
Sulfonamides blocks the biosynthesis of the folate coenzyme resulting into the arrest of bacterial growth.
Indication
Sulphadin Vet®
is indicated for the treatment of systemic and intestinal infections caused by sulfonamide sensitive organisms such as
pneumonia, diphtheria, hemorrhagic septicemia, navel ill, urinary tract infections and infectious arthritis. It is also used to prevent secondary
bacterial infections in viral diseases.
Dosage & administration
Route of administration: Oral
For oral administration only
Livestock: One bolus per 35 kg body weight at first day of treatment and then half bolus per 35 kg body weight for next 4 to 7 consecutive
days.
Sulphadin Vet® may be administered with water or food (like molasses) or directly wrapping with banana-leaf.
Or, as directed by the Registered Veterinary Physician.
Contraindication
Should not be used for the animals suffering from renal dysfunction and hypersensitive to sulfonamides.
Warning and precaution
Sufficient drinking water should be given during treatment of the animal.
Side effects
Common side effect: Fever, dizziness, lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and serious skin rashes may be seen.
Rare side effect: A rare but very serious side effect of sulfonamide is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. This syndrome begins as fever, cough,
sore mouth & throat, fatigue and burning eyes. It may progresses to a red or purplish skin rash that spreads throughout the body and then
sheds.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
High oral doses of sulfonamides may have revealed an increased incidence of cleft palate and other bony abnormalities. However, risk &
necessity should be considered during administration in pregnant & lactating animal.
Drug interactions
With medicine: Sulfonamides may potentiate the effects of drugs such as warfarin, sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents, phenytoin, and
methotrexate. Antacid may decrease the bioavailability of sulfonamides if administered concurrently.
With feed & others: Not known.
Overdose
Toxicities secondary to acute overdose of sulfonamides are not typically reported. Side effects may be more likely to occur with high doses
and long-term administration.
Withdrawal time
Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 15 days after administration of this medicine. Milk- Milk must not be consumed up to 3 days after
administration of this medicine.
Storage
Store below 30° C temperature & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
Each box contains 10X2 boli in blister strip.
