Medicine Brand

Politrim Vet

Sulfamethoxazole 1000 mg + Trimethoprim 200 mg

Strength

1000 mg

Dosage Form

Bolus

Indication

Respiratory, digestive and urogenital tract infections like pneumonia, diarrhea, skin & wound infection, foot rot, mastitis, metritis, brucellosis, arthritis. Prevent secondary bacterial infections.

Mode of Action

Sulfamethoxazole inhibits dihydrofolate synthetase & Trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase. Synergistic effect.

Dose Guidance

CattleTreatment
Oral

Dose

0.03

bolus/kg

Frequency

Daily

Duration

5-7 days

Purpose

Treatment

1 bolus/40 kg

GoatTreatment
Oral

Dose

0.03

bolus/kg

Frequency

Daily

Duration

5-7 days

Purpose

Treatment

0.5 bolus/20 kg

SheepTreatment
Oral

Dose

0.03

bolus/kg

Frequency

Daily

Duration

5-7 days

Purpose

Treatment

0.5 bolus/20 kg

HorseTreatment
Oral

Dose

0.03

bolus/kg

Frequency

Daily

Duration

5-7 days

Purpose

Treatment

1 bolus/40 kg

CalfTreatment
Oral

Dose

0.03

bolus/kg

Frequency

Daily

Duration

5-7 days

Purpose

Treatment

0.5 bolus/20 kg

Contraindications

Contraindicated in animals hypersensitive to sulfonamides &/or trimethoprim and birds with known liver/kidney problem.

Alternatives

— other brands with Sulfamethoxazole