What is SulfaMed®?
SulfaMed® (sulfadimethoxine) Injection 40% is a low-dosage, rapidly absorbed, long-acting sulfonamide, effective for the treatment of shipping fever complex, bacterial pneumonia, calf diphtheria, and foot rot in cattle.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Indications
For the treatment of bovine respiratory disease complex (shipping fever complex) and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; necrotic pododermatitis (foot rot) and calf diptheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum sensitive to sulfadimethoxine.
Benefits
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity
- Convenient, once-a-day dosing
- Rapid therapeutic blood levels
- Sustained therapeutic blood levels
- Safe: Approved by FDA
Withdrawal Period
| Cattle | |
|---|---|
| Meat and Offal | 5 days Do not administer within 5 days of slaughter. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. |
| Milk | 60 hours Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 60 hours (5 milkings) after the latest treatment must not be used for food. |
Additional Safety Information
- During treatment period, make certain animals maintain adequate water intake.
- Tissue damage may result from perivascular infiltration.
- The usual cautions in sulfonamide therapy should be observed.
Pack Size
| List No. | Pack Size | Case Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1SUL010 | 250 mL | 12 |