Sulfamonomethoxine Sodium and Trimethoprim Injection
Sulfamonomethoxine Sodium And Trimethoprim Injection
Composition:
Contains Per Ml:
Sulfamethoxazole........................................................................................................... 200 mg.
Trimethoprim .................................................................................................................... 40 mg.
Solvents ad......................................................................................................................... 1 ml.
Description:
The combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole acts synergistic and usually
bactericidal against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria like e. coli, haemophilus,
pasteurella, salmonella, staphylococcus and streptococcus spp. both compounds affect
bacterial purine synthesis in a different way, as a result of which a double blockade is
accomplished.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole sensitive bacteria like e. coli, haemophilus, pasteurella, salmonella,
staphylococcus and streptococcus spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim and/or sulfonamides.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or liver function or with blood
dyscrasias.
Side Effects:
Anaemia, leucopenia and thrombocytopenia.
Dosage:
For intramuscular administration:
General: twice daily 1 ml per 10 - 20 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
WithdrawalTimes:
For meat : 12 days.
For milk : 4 days.
Packing:
Vial of 100 ml.