Equibactin vet.
ATC code
Species
Horses
Indications
For the treatment of infections in horses caused by micro-organisms susceptible to the combination of trimethoprim and sulfadiazine, such as infections of the upper respiratory tract, the urogenital system and wound infections.
Dose to be administered and administration route
In feed use.
The recommended dose is 30 mg of the active substances together (i.e. 25 mg sulfadiazine and 5 mg trimethoprim) per kg body weight, equivalent to 10 g powder per 100 kg, once or twice daily for 5 days. Frequency of dosing is decided on basis of the susceptibility of the pathogens involved and location of the infection. To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under dosing. The use of suitably calibrated weighing equipment for the administration of the calculated amount of the product is recommended when using the jars or parts of the sachets.
The powder can be mixed in a handful of feed immediately prior to dosing. The active ingredients in the powder have a bitter taste. Adding molasses or other sweetener to the feed can facilitate administration of the product. The remaining feed should be withheld until half an hour after the horse has eaten the feed with the medicine. Should a horse continue to reject the medicated feed, treatment should be continued with another pharmaceutical form with the same actives.
Adverse reactions
The following adverse reactions can occur:
- Hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria
- Inappetence
- Gastrointestinal disturbances such as loose faeces, diarrhoea and colitis
- Hepatic or renal disorders.
- Hematologic effects, such as anaemia, thrombocytopenia, or leukopenia
- Haematuria, crystalluria, tubular obstruction
References
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| Art. Nr. | 50406/4009 |
| EAN | 8718469446155 |
