Albon Oral Suspension 5%
Sulfadimethoxine
Albon Oral Suspension 5% - Pfizer is antibacterial for the treatment
of a wide range of bacterial infections that are sulfadimethoxine-sensitive in dogs and cats and
bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis in dogs.
Albon is indicated for
the treatment of respiratory, genitourinary tract, enteric, and soft tissue
infections in dogs and cats:
- Respiratory System; tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia
- Genitourinary Tract: cystitis, nephritis, metritis, pyometra
- Soft Tissue Infections: pustular dermatitis, anal gland infections, abscesses, wound infections
- Intestinal Infections: bacterial enteritis, salmonellosis, coccidia
Precaution:
During treatment period,
make certain that animals maintain adequate water intake.
If animals show no
improvement within 2 or 3 days, reevaluate your diagnosis.
Dosage and Administration:
Initial Dose:
25 mg/lb (55 mg/kg) of animal body weight.
Subsequent
Daily Doses: 12.5 mg/lb
(27.5 mg/kg) of animal body weight.
Albon Tablets
For ease of
administration in animals of varying weights, 3 tablet sizes are provided.
The following table indicates how dosage may be adjusted depending on tablet
size and body weight. Subsequent doses should be given at 24-hour intervals.
|
Tablet
Size
|
Approximate
Animal Weight
|
Initial
Dose
25 mg/lb
(55 mg/kg) |
Subsequent Daily
Doses 12.5 mg/lb
(27.5 mg/kg) |
|
125 mg |
5 lb (2.2
kg) |
1 tablet |
1/2 tablet |
|
250 mg |
10 lb (4.5
kg) |
1 tablet |
1/2 tablet |
|
500 mg |
20 lb (9.1
kg) |
1 tablet |
1/2 tablet |
Albon Oral
Suspension 5%
Dogs and cats
should receive 1 teaspoonful of Albon Oral Suspension 5% per 10 lb of body
weight (25 mg/lb or 55 mg/kg) as an initial dose, followed by 1/2
teaspoonful per 10 lb of body weight (12.5 mg/lb or 27.5 mg/kg) every 24
hours thereafter. Representative weights and doses are indicated in the
following table:
|
Animal Weight
|
Initial
Dose
25 mg/lb
(55 mg/kg) |
Subsequent Daily
Doses 12.5 mg/lb
(27.5 mg/kg) |
|
5 lb (2.2
kg) |
1/2 tsp (2
1/2 mL) |
1/4 tsp (1
1/4 mL) |
|
10 lb (4.5
kg) |
1 tsp (5
mL) |
1/2 tsp (2
1/2 mL) |
|
20 lb (9.1
kg) |
2 tsp (10
mL) |
1 tsp (5
mL) |
|
40 lb
(18.2 kg) |
4 tsp (20
mL) |
2 tsp (10
mL) |
|
80 lb
(36.4 kg) |
8 tsp (40
mL) |
4 tsp (20
mL) |
Treatment may be
initiated with Albon Injection 40% to obtain effective blood levels almost
immediately or to facilitate treatment of the fractious animal.
Length of
treatment depends on the clinical response. In most cases treatment for 3-5
days is adequate. Treatment should be continued until the animal is
asymptomatic for 48 hours.
Federal law restricts this drug to
use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°86°F).
How Supplied: Albon is available in the
following dosage forms for dogs and cats:
Albon Tablets: 125
mg, 250 mg, or 500 mg sulfadimethoxine per tablet.
Albon Oral
Suspension 5%: 2 and 16 oz bottles; each tsp (5 mL) contains 250 mg
sulfadimethoxine in a custard-flavored carrier.
Pfizer Animal Health
Rx Medication Sold Only To Licensed Veterinarians & Pharmacies. Current License Must Be On File Prior To Shipping.
