Sulfamed G

Generic name: sulfadimethoxine
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Species Concentration Use Directions

Chickens 0.05% Contents of packet to 250 gallons of water

Turkeys 0.025% Contents of packet to 500 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 (chicken 0.05% and turkeys 0.025%) as regular drinking water. Administer as sole source of drinking water and sulfonamide medication.

Chickens and turkeys that have survived fowl cholera outbreaks should not be kept for replacements or breeders.

Automatic Proportioners - To make stock solution, add contents of 1 packet 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.




SulfaMed-G in Water

Water Consumption



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