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ALBON (sulfadimethoxine)
is effective for treating a wide range of bacterial infections commonly encountered in dogs and cats. It is indicated for use in dogs and cats with respiratory, genitourinary tract and soft-tissue infections. It is also indicated for treating dogs with bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis.
Description
Tablets:
125 mg, 250 mg, or 500 mg sulfadimethoxine per tablet.
- 125 mg in 200-count bottles
- 250 mg in 500-count bottles
- 500 mg in 100- and 500-count bottles
Oral Suspension 5%:
60-mL and 473-mL bottles; each tsp (5 mL) contains 250 mg sulfadimethoxine custard-flavored carrier.
Plasma protein binding of sulfadimethoxine is high, creating a drug reservoir in the blood that maintains higher blood levels than most other long-acting sulfonamides.
- A single, daily dose gives rapid and sustained therapeutic blood levels for 24 hours.
- Daily dosing increases likelihood of compliance, potentially improving outcomes.
- Available as a tablet and a palatable custard-flavored suspension that eases administration
Key Benefits:
- Albon 5% Oral Suspension is effective for treating a wide range of bacterial infections in dogs and cats
- Effective against Coccidiosis, Bronchitis, Pustular Dermatitis, Anal Glad Infections and more
- Low-dosage, rapidly absorbed and long-acting
- Comes in easy-dosing tablets or custard-flavored oral suspension
- Orders for the 1oz size or multiple quantities of the 1oz size will be received all together in one plastic bottle.
How it works
Albon Suspension is a sulfonamide antibacterial that fights infections. Sulfonamides work by interfering with the ability of bacteria to reproduce.
Indications & Usage:
Albon is indicated for the treatment of respiratory, genitourinary tract, enteric, and soft tissue infections in dogs and cats:
- tonsillitis
- pharyngitis
- bronchitis
- pneumonia
- cystitis
- nephritis
- metritis
- pyometra
- pustular dermatitis
- anal gland infections
- abscesses
- wound infections
- bacterial enteritis
- canine salmonellosis
- bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis in dogs when caused by streptococci, staphylococci, escherichia, salmonella, klebsiella, proteus or shigella organisms sensitive to sulfadimethoxine.
Warning:
Not for human use.
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.
Toxicity & Safety:
Data regarding acute and chronic toxicities of sulfadimethoxine indicate the drug is very safe. The LD50 in mice is greater than 2 g/kg of body weight when administered intraperitoneally and greater than 16 g/kg when administered orally. In dogs receiving massive single oral doses of 3.3 g/kg of body weight, diarrhea was the only adverse effect observed. Dogs given 160 mg/kg of body weight orally daily for 13 weeks showed no signs of toxicity.
Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59°-86°F).
Possible side effects of Albon:
Sulfa crystals may appear in your pet's urine. Your pet should be allowed to drink plenty of water while taking this medication. Other side effects that may occur include KCS or dry eye, anemia, fever, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea, joint inflammation, kidney damage, and skin rash. Stop the medication and contact your veterinarian if any of the above symptoms occur. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, or coma. If these signs occur, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Caution:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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