Sulmet (sulfamethazine 5 g) Dailymed
OTC Animal - Archived
- Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Generic: sulfamethazine
IMPRINT: SULMET S48
SHAPE: oval
COLOR: turquoise SCORE: 2
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NADA 122-271, Approved by FDA
Antibacterial
For Animal Use Only
Indications
This size Oblet is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases when caused by organisms susceptible to sulfamethazine.
Calves: Bacterial Pneumonia and Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (Shipping Fever Complex) (Pasteurella spp.); Colibacillosis (Bacterial Scours) (Escherichia coli); Calf Diphtheria (Fusobacterium necrophorum)
Foals: Bacterial Pneumonia (secondary infections associated with Pasteurella spp.); Strangles (Streptococcus equi); Bacterial Enteritis (Escherichia coli)
Once-a-day Dosage By Mouth
First Day: One Oblet for each 50 lb body weight.
Following Days: One-half Oblet for each 50 lb body weight. This dosage will provide approximately 100 mg/lb body weight the first day, and 50 mg/lb body weight on each following day.
Weight of Animal:
50 lb
100 lb
150 lb
200 lb
Dosage - First Day
1 Oblet
2 Oblets
3 Oblets
4 Oblets
Dosage - Following Days
1/2 Oblet
1 Oblet
1-1/2 Oblets
2 Oblets
Give indicated dose once daily until animal’s temperature and appearance are normal. Lubricate Oblets before dosing.
Precautions
Sulmet sulfamethazine works fast. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Excessive dosage may cause toxic reactions. Follow above dosages carefully. Fluid intake must be adequate while treating with Sulmet. For best advice in the control and treatment of disease, consult a veterinarian. Treatment of all diseases should be instituted early. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond the remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed 5 consecutive days.
Residue Warnings
Treated cattle must not be slaughtered for at least 10 days after the last dose. Exceeding five (5) consecutive doses may cause violative tissue residue to remain beyond the withdrawal time. Do not use in calves under one (1) month of age or calves being fed an all-milk diet. Use in these classes of calves may cause violative residues to remain beyond the withdrawal time. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of sulfamethazine in this class of cattle may cause milk residues.
Warnings Section
Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
Restricted Drug (California) – Use Only as Directed
Storage And Handling Section
Store at or below 25°C (77°F).
Sulmet and Oblets are registered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Manufactured for:
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
St. Joseph, MO 64506 U.S.A.
Bottle Label, 5 G, 50 Oblets Main Panel
Bottle Label, 5 G, 50 Oblets Side Panel
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