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Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5%

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Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5%

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: Pfizer Animal Health

(sulfadimethoxine)

Antibacterial for use in drinking water

For oral use in chickens, turkeys, and cattle

Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5% Indications

Broiler and Replacement Chickens-Use for the treatment of disease outbreaks of coccidiosis, fowl cholera, and infectious coryza. Meat-producing Turkeys-Use for the treatment of disease outbreaks of coccidiosis and fowl cholera. Dairy Calves, Dairy Heifers, and Beef Cattle-Use for 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.

3.75 G Sulfadimethoxine/fl Oz

Protect From Light

1 gal (3.8 L)

NADA #31-205, Approved by FDA

Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5% Dosage And Administration

Chickens And Turkeys

Treatment Period

6 consecutive days

Recommended Concentration

Chickens-0.05%; Turkeys-0.025%

Chickens

Add 1 fl oz (30 mL) to 2 gal of drinking water or 25 fl oz to 50 gal of drinking water.

Turkeys

Add 1 fl oz (30 mL) to 4 gal of drinking water or 25 fl oz to 100 gal of drinking water.

Automatic Proportioners* Stock Solution-to Make 2 Gal Of Stock Solution:

chickens

Add 1 gal of Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5% to 1 gal of water.

Turkeys

Add 2 qt of Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5% to 6 qt of water.

*Set proportioner to a feed rate of 1 fl oz of stock solution per gal of water.

Dairy Calves, Dairy Heifers, And Beef Cattle

Treatment Period

5 consecutive days

Dosage

Initial dose of 25 mg/lb followed by four maintenance doses of 12.5 mg/lb/day

Summer Administration

Dosage recommendations for summer are based on an estimated water intake of 1 gal of water for every 100 lb of body weight per day.

Daily Drinking Water Supply

Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5%

Initial Dose

Maintenance Dose

25 gal

1 pt (16 fl oz)

1 cup (8 fl oz)

50 gal

1 qt (32 fl oz)

1 pt (16 fl oz)

200 gal

1 gal (128 fl oz)

2 qt (64 fl oz)

Water Administration

Dosage recommendations for winter are based on an estimated water intake of 1 gal of water for every 150 lb of body weight per day.

Daily Drinking Water Supply

Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5%

Initial Dose

Maintenance Dose

16 gal

1 pt (16 fl oz)

1 cup (8 fl oz)

33 gal

1 qt (32 fl oz)

1 pt (16 fl oz)

127 gal

1 gal (128 fl oz)

2 qt (64 fl oz)

For Individual Treatment Of Cattle, Albon Concentrated Solution 12.5% May Be Given As A Drench. Administer Using An Initial Dose Of 25 Mg/lb Followed By 4 Maintenance Doses Of 12.5 Mg/lb/day. One Fl Oz Will Medicate One 150-lb Animal Initially And 1/2 Fl Oz Will Medicate One 150-lb Animal On Maintenance Dose.

caution

Store at room temperature; if freezing occurs, thaw before using. Protect from light; direct sunlight may cause discoloration. Freezing or discoloration does not affect potency. Prepare a fresh stock solution daily.

Chickens and Turkeys-If animals show no improvement within 5 days, discontinue treatment and reevaluate diagnosis. Handle the recommended dilutions (chickens 0.05% and turkeys 0.025%) as regular drinking water. Administer as sole source of drinking water and sulfonamide medication.

Chickens and turkeys that have survived fowl cholera outbreaks should not be kept for replacements or breeders.

Cattle - During treatment period, make certain that animals maintain adequate water intake. If animals show no improvement within 2 or 3 days, reevaluate diagnosis. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.

Restricted Drug (California)-Use Only as Directed

Not For Human Use

Warnings

Chickens and Turkeys-Withdraw 5 days before slaughter. Do not administer to chickens over 16 weeks (112) days of age or to turkeys over 24 weeks (168 days) of age.

Cattle-Withdraw 7 days before slaughter. For dairy calves, dairy heifers, and beef cattle only.

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)

Distributed by: Pfizer Animal Health, Exton, PA 19341, USA, Div. of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017

9710 85-8445-03

Nac No.

36900050
PFIZER INC.
PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH

235 E. 42ND ST., NEW YORK, NY, 10017
Telephone:   269-833-4000
Customer Service:   800-733-5500 and 800-793-0596
Veterinary Medical Investigations & Product Support:   800-366-5288
Technical Services (USA):   800-366-5288
Website:   http://pfizerah.com
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