Medicine Brand

Sumid Vet

Sulphadimidine 100 %

Strength

100 %

Dosage Form

Powder

Indication

 Sumid-Vet® Powder is used to treat sulphanilamide -sensitive organisms, notably streptococcal septicaemia; equine pneumonia, strangles, joint-ill, metritis in mares, cows and ewes.  Sumid-Vet® Powder is also used as a dusting powder for wounds by topical application

Dose Guidance

Generaltreatment
PO

Dose

0.15 – 0.2

gm/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

7 days

Purpose

treatment

Animals up to 3 months of age: Initial dose: 7.5 gm per 50 kg body weight. Continuation: 2.5 gm per 50 kg body weight every eight hours interval Older animals: Initial dose: 10 gm per 50 kg body weight. Continuation: 5 gm per 50 kg body weight every twelve hours interval. For external use: Use externally as per requirement or prescribed by a registered veterinary doctor.

Contraindications

In therapeutic doses Sumid-Vet® Powder is relatively non-toxic, but prolonged treatment has been known to cause agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia and avitaminosis-K. Where prolonged treatment is undertaken, patients should be watched with care. Sumid-Vet® Powder occasionally causes crystalluria, particularly when urinary pH is low. Always ensure adequate water intake during treatment and take particular care in the case of animals suffering from renal damage.

Alternatives

— other brands with Sulphadimidine
Bolus

Sulphadin Vet

Sulphadiazine 1.666 g

ACME

Sumid Vet dose, price and withdrawal period

Sumid Vet is a veterinary powder containing Sulphadimidine (100 %) from SQUARE.

Sumid Vet dose in general

For treatment, the recommended dose of Sumid Vet in general is 0.15–0.2 gm/kg, given orally, twice daily for 7 days. Animals up to 3 months of age: Initial dose: 7.5 gm per 50 kg body weight. Continuation: 2.5 gm per 50 kg body weight every eight hours interval Older animals: Initial dose: 10 gm per 50 kg body weight. Continuation: 5 gm per 50 kg body weight every twelve hours interval. For external use: Use externally as per requirement or prescribed by a registered veterinary doctor.

Sumid Vet price

Sumid Vet is available as a pack of 10 gm at BDT 13.00 and a pack of 100 gm at BDT 200.00.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.