Sulfadimethoxine

Generic name: Sulfadimethoxine powder
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Species:Concentration:Use Directions:

Chickens 0.05% Contents of packet to 50 gallons of water.

Turkeys 0.025% Contents of packet to 100 gallons of water.

If animals show no improvement within 5 days, discontinue treatment and re-evaluate diagnosis. Prepare a fresh stock solution daily. Handle the recommended dilutions (chickens 0.05% and turkeys 0.025%) as regular drinking water. Administer as sole source of drinking water and sulfonamide medication.

Automatic Proportioners: To make stock solution, add contents of 5 packets to 2 gallons of water for chickens and to 4 gallons of water for turkeys. Set proportioner to feed at a rate of 1 fl oz of stock solution per gallon of water.

TREATMENT PERIOD - 6 CONSECUTIVE DAYS

Dairy Calves, Dairy Heifers and Beef Cattle

Dosage: 25 mg/lb first day followed by 12.5 mg/lb/day for 4 days.

Sulfadimethoxine in Water

Water Consumption

Amount of Stock Solution for Cattle* Summer: 1 gallon/**100lb body weight Winter: 1gallon/**150lb body weight

First Day Add: 1 quart 10 gallons 7 gallons

2 quarts 20 gallons 14 gallons

1 gallon 40 gallons 28 gallons

Next 4 Days Add: 1 quart 20 gallons 14 gallons

2 quarts 40 gallons 28 gallons

1 gallon 80 gallons 56 gallons

NOTE: Make a cattle stock solution by adding 1 packet of Sulfadimethoxine Soluble Powder to 1 gallon of water.

**This dosage recommendation is based on a water consumption rate of 1 gallon per 100lb of body weight per day, the expected water consumption rate for summer. Water consumption during cold months (winter) may drop markedly (30-40%). Accordingly, adjustments must be made in the dilution rates to compensate for this and unsure proper drug int...