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Available in:
15gm 12ct
15gm 50ct
5gm 50ct
Extended Information:
Pfizer Animal Health
(sulfadimethoxine)
INDICATIONS FOR USE: Albon is effective in the treatment of shipping fever complex and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; and calf diphtheria and foot rot associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum (Sphaerophorus necrophorus) sensitive to sulfadimethoxine in cattle.
Restricted Drug (California)--Use Only As Directed
Not For Human Use
DESCRIPTION:Albon is a low-dose, rapidly absorbed, long-acting sulfonamide.
ACTIONS: Sulfadimethoxine has been demonstrated in laboratory studies to be effective against a wide variety of organisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci and members of the E. coli-salmonella group of bacteria.
Comparatively low doses of Albon give rapid, sustained blood levels required for effective disease therapy.
TOXICITY AND SAFETY: Albon has been shown to be a well-tolerated sulfonamide with relatively high solubility at the pH normally occurring in the kidney and with a low degree of toxicity. Following the administration of Albon at the recommended dosage, no undesirable side effects have been observed.
DOSAGE: Albon should be administered to cattle so that the initial dose is equivalent to 25 mg/lb of body weight and each subsequent daily dose is equivalent to 12.5 mg/lb of body weight. Length of treatment will depend on clinical response. In most cases, treatment for 3-4 days is adequate. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.
The following tables show the dosage and dosage forms to be used for cattle of different weights.
Albon Boluses, 5 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 200-600 lb of body weight
|
Animal Weight, lb |
First Day |
Daily for the Following 3-4 Days |
|
200 |
1 bolus |
1/2 bolus |
|
300 |
1 1/2 boluses |
1 bolus |
|
400 |
2 boluses |
1 bolus |
|
500 |
2 1/2 boluses |
1 1/2 boluses |
|
600 |
3 boluses |
1 1/2 boluses |
Albon Boluses, 15 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600-1,200 lb of body weight
|
Animal Weight, lb |
First Day |
Daily for the Following 3-4 Days |
|
600 |
1 bolus |
1/2 bolus |
|
800 |
1 1/2 boluses |
1 bolus |
|
1,000-1,200 |
2 boluses |
1 1/2 boluses |
PRECAUTIONS: During treatment period, make certain that animals maintain adequate water intake. If animals show no improvement within 2-3 days, reevaluate your diagnosis. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.
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WARNINGS: Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 60 hours (5 milkings) after the latest treatment must not be used for food.
Do not slaughter animals for food purposes within 7 days following the last treatment.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves.
Do Not Use in Calves to be Processed for Veal. |
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Store at Controlled Room Temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
HOW SUPPLIED: Albon Boluses are supplied in the following dosage forms:
5 g sulfadimethoxine per single-scored bolus 15 g sulfadimethoxine per single-scored bolus.
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