Sulmet Oblets

This page contains information on Sulmet Oblets for veterinary use.
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  • Sulmet Oblets Indications
  • Warnings and cautions for Sulmet Oblets
  • Direction and dosage information for Sulmet Oblets

Sulmet Oblets

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Sulfamethazine

Oblets® 2.5 G And 5 G

Antibacterial

For Animal Use Only

Convenient Once-A-Day Dosage

NADA 122-271, Approved by FDA

Sulmet Oblets Indications

These size Oblets are indicated for the treatment of the following diseases when caused by organisms susceptible to sulfamethazine.

Calves

Bacterial Pneumonia and Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (Shipping Fever Complex) (Pasteurella spp.)

Colibacillosis (Bacterial Scours) (Escherichia coli)

Calf Diphtheria (Fusobacterium necrophorum)

Foals

Bacterial Pneumonia (secondary infections associated with Pasteurella spp.)

Strangles (Streptococcus equi)

Bacterial Enteritis (Escherichia coli)

Once-a-day Dosage By Mouth

Sulmet® Oblets® 2.5 G

First Day

One Oblet for each 25 lb body weight.

Following Days

One-half Oblet for each 25 lb body weight.

The above dosage will provide approximately 100 mg/lb body weight the first day.

Weight Of Animal

Dosage

1st Day

Following Days

25 lb

1 OBLET

1/2 OBLET

50 lb

2 OBLETS

1 OBLET

75 lb

3 OBLETS

1 1/2 OBLETS

100 lb

4 OBLETS

2 OBLETS

125 lb

5 OBLETS

2 1/2 OBLETS

Sulmet® Oblets® 5 G

First Day

One Oblet for each 50 lb body weight.

Following Days

One-half Oblet for each 50 lb body weight.

The above dosage will provide approximately 100 mg/lb body weight the first day.

Weight Of Animal

Dosage

1st Day

Following Days

50 lb

1 OBLET

1/2 OBLET

100 lb

2 OBLETS

1 OBLET

150 lb

3 OBLETS

1 1/2 OBLETS

200 lb

4 OBLETS

2 OBLETS

Larger size Oblets are available and are easier to use with heavier animals. Give indicated dose once daily until animal’s temperature and appearance are normal. Lubricate Oblets before dosing.

Precautions

Sulmet sulfamethazine works fast. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Excessive dosage may cause toxic reactions. Follow above dosages carefully. Fluid intake must be adequate while treating with Sulmet. For best advice in the control and treatment of disease, consult a veterinarian. Treatment of all diseases should be instituted early. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond the remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed 5 consecutive days.

Residue Warnings

TREATED CATTLE MUST NOT BE SLAUGHTERED FOR AT LEAST 10 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DOSE. EXCEEDING FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE DOSES MAY CAUSE VIOLATIVE TISSUE RESIDUE TO REMAIN BEYOND THE WITHDRAWAL TIME. DO NOT USE IN CALVES UNDER ONE (1) MONTH OF AGE OR CALVES BEING FED AN ALL-MILK DIET. USE IN THESE CLASSES OF CALVES MAY CAUSE VIOLATIVE RESIDUES TO REMAIN BEYOND THE WITHDRAWAL TIME. DO NOT USE IN FEMALE DAIRY CATTLE 20 MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER. USE OF SULFAMETHAZINE IN THIS CLASS OF CATTLE MAY CAUSE MILK RESIDUES.

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption

Restricted Drug (California) - Use Only as Directed

Store at or below 25°C (77°F).

Manufactured for

Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Usa

by PM Resources, Inc., Bridgeton, MO 63044

100 Oblets

2.5 g each

01208 6932C

50 Oblets

5 g each

01208 6941C

Nac No.

10282190

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC.
2621 NORTH BELT HIGHWAY, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64506-2002
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Sulmet Oblets information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the US product label or package insert.

Copyright © 2013 North American Compendiums. Updated: 2013-05-17

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