ALBON® BOLUSES
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.
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
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
NADA #31-715, Approved by FDA
Distributed by:
Pfizer Animal Health
Exton, PA 19341, USA
Div. of Pfizer Inc.
NY, NY 10017
75-8448-04
November 1997
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the product label or package insert. NAC No.: 36900040
