METHOXASOL-T
Oral solution for pigs and broilers
Target species
Pigs and broilers.
Composition
Active substances per ml solution:
Trimethoprim 20.0 mg
Sulfamethoxazole 100.0 mg
Indications for use, specifying the target species
Pigs: Treatment and prevention of respiratory infections caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae susceptible to trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole where the disease has been diagnosed in the herd.
Broilers: Treatment and prevention of respiratory infections caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole where the disease has been diagnosed in the flock. Resistance against potentiated sulphonamides may vary. Therefore the use of the product should be based on culture and sensitivity of micro-organisms from diseased cases on farm or from recent previous experience on the farm.
Contraindications
Do not use in animals suffering from severe liver or kidney disease, oliguria or anuria.
Do not use in animals with impaired haematopoietic systems.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Methoxasol-T is intended for oral administration with drinking water:
Pigs: 25 mg/kg bodyweight corresponding to approximately 1 litre of the drug in 500 L drinking water for 3-4 days.
Broilers: 33 mg/kg bodyweight corresponding to approximately 1 litre of the drug in 750 L drinking water for 3-4 days.
To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.The uptake of medicated water depends on the clinical condition of the animals. In order to obtain the correct dosage the concentration of Methoxasol-T has to be adjusted accordingly.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
During preparation and administration of the medicated drinking water, skin contact with the drug should be avoided. Therefore it is recommended to wear impermeable gloves e.g. rubber or latex when applying the product. In case of allergy to trimethoprim or sulfonamides, special care should be taken when handling this product or the medicated solution. In the event of eye contact, rinse the eye with copious amounts of clean water and if irritation occurs, seek medical attention. In the event of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice. Wash hands and contaminated skin immediately after handling the product.
Special precautions for use in animals
Due to the likely variability (time, geographical) in the occurrence of resistance of bacteria for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole bacteriological sampling and susceptibility testing are recommended.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
A diminished water intake in chickens may occur occasionally.
Hypersensitivity reactions can occur rarely.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Do not combine with other veterinary medicinal products.
Withdrawal periods
Pigs: 5 days
Broilers: 6 days
Not authorised for use in laying birds producing eggs for human consumption
