Generic Formulation

Trimethoprim

Indication

Bacterial infections in combination with a sulfonamide: colibacillosis, respiratory infection, calf scour and urinary tract infection.

Contraindications

Severe hepatic or renal impairment; blood dyscrasias; sulfonamide hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

Crystalluria if water intake is poor; bone marrow suppression on prolonged use; keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use with care — folate antagonism has been associated with foetal abnormality at high doses.

Dose Guidance

DogPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

5-7 days

Trimethoprim component. Ensure water intake - crystalluria risk. Verify against the product label before use.

CatPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

5-7 days

Trimethoprim component. Ensure water intake - crystalluria risk. Verify against the product label before use.

CattleIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

GoatIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

SheepIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

PoultryPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component, in drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

LayerPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component, in drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

BroilerPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component, in drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

CowIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIM/IV/PO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component of a potentiated sulfonamide; combined dose is usually 15-30 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

HenPO

Dose

2.5 – 5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Trimethoprim component, in drinking water. Verify against the product label before use.

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