Uniprim Oral Granules (Canada)
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Uniprim Oral Granules
This treatment applies to the following species:
Trimethoprim and Sulfadiazine Oral Granules
Oral Granules
Antibacterial
For Veterinary Use Only
DIN 02320835
Description
UNIPRIM Oral Granules contains trimethoprim, a synthetic antibacterial, and sulfadiazine, a sulfonamide in combination at a ratio of 1:5. The two components of UNIPRIM produce a sequential blockade of bacterial metabolism, giving a level of activity many times greater than that obtained from either drug alone.
Active Ingredients
Each g contains 67 mg Trimethoprim USP and 333 mg Sulfadiazine USP.
Dosage Form
UNIPRIM Oral Granules is a dosage form containing 6.7% w/w trimethoprim USP and 33.3% w/w sulfadiazine USP in an inert carrier.
Spectrum Of Activity
UNIPRIM provides effective antibacterial activity against a wide range of infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Pathogenic bacteria which can cause infection in the horse and are sensitive to UNIPRIM in vitro include:
Very Sensitive Organisms
Escherichia coli
Salmonella spp.
Haemophilus spp.
Shigella equirulis
Pasteurella spp.
Sensitive Organisms
Streptococcus spp.
Klebsiella spp.
Proteus spp.
Bordetella spp.
Listeria monocytogenes
Staphylococcus spp. (including penicillinase-producing organisms)
Corynebacterium spp.
Actinobacillus spp.
Non-sensitive Organisms
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*
Leptospira spp.
*usually non-sensitive
Uniprim Oral Granules Indications
UNIPRIM Oral Granules is indicated in horses for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible organisms:
- Acute strangles
- Other respiratory infections
- Wound and postoperative infections
Uniprim Oral Granules Dosage And Administration
The usual dose of UNIPRIM Oral Granules for horses, ponies and foals is 3.75 g per 50 kg. The content of one scoop (37.5 g) is sufficient to treat 500 kg live weight. This dose provides 30 mg/kg bodyweight of actives daily.
The granules should be mixed with a small amount of palatable feed. UNIPRIM Oral Granules is palatable but if the treated horse does not consume the medication in total, then parenteral or individual oral dosage with an alternative product should be considered.
Treatment should be given once daily until 2-3 days after the animal becomes asymptomatic. The usual course of treatment is for not longer than 7 consecutive days.
Contraindications
UNIPRIM Oral Granules should not be used in horses showing marked liver parenchymal damage or blood dyscrasias, nor in those with a history of sulfonamide sensitivity.
Adverse Reactions
No significant adverse reactions have been reported.
Uniprim Oral Granules Caution
UNIPRIM Oral Granules should not be administered to pregnant mares as the effects of this product when used as recommended, on the unborn foal have not been determined.
Warnings
Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 7 days after the latest treatment with this drug. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store between 2° and 35° C.
PRESENTATION
20 kg pail, 750 g and 262.5 g jars.
NEOGEN CORPORATION, 944 Nandino Blvd., Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Distributed by: BIO AGRI MIX LP, P.O. Box 399, Mitchell, ON, N0K 1N0
03/15 L3516-0315
Net Contents: |
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262.5 g |
L3519-0415 |
Rev. 04/15 |
750 g |
L3520-0415 |
Rev. 04/15 |
20 g |
L3517-0415 |
Rev. 04/15 |
CPN: 1269002.2
Distributed by BIO AGRI MIX LP
P.O. BOX 399, 11 ELLENS STREET, MITCHELL, ON, N0K 1N0
Telephone: | 519-348-9865 | |
Order Desk: | 800-265-1763 | |
Technical Information: | 519-348-4402 | |
Fax: | 519-348-4100 | |
Website: | www.bioagrimix.com | |
Email: | info@bioagrimix.com |
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