Description
Sulfadimidine acts usually bactericidal against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative micro-organisms, like Corynebacterium, E.coli, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Pasteurella, Salmonella and Streptococcus spp. Sulfadimidine affect bacterial purine synthesis, as a result of which a blockade is accomplished.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital infections, mastitis and panaritium caused by sulfadimidine sensitive micro-organisms, like corynebacterium, e. coli, fusobacterium necrophorum, pasteurella, salmonella and streptococcus spp., in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal and/or liver function or with blood dyscrasias.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage
For subcutaneous and intramuscular administration.
General: 3 – 6 ml. per 10 kg. body weight the first day,
Followed by 3 ml. per 10 kg. body weight on the following 2 – 5 days.
Withdrawal period
Meat: 10 days.
Milk: 4 days
Warning
Do not use together with iron and other metals.
Keep out of the touch of children, store in a cool and dry place, protect from light.
