Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium

Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium

Sulphadimethoxine is a long-acting sulfonamide antibiotic highly regarded in veterinary medicine for its potent antibacterial and anticoccidial properties. It is available in two primary forms: Sulphadimethoxine Sodium, which is highly water-soluble and ideal for rapid administration via drinking water or injection, and Sulphadimethoxine Base, which is typically used in feed premixes, tablets, or boluses. The drug exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria—including Pasteurella, Salmonella, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus—and is particularly effective against coccidia. Due to its long half-life, it maintains therapeutic blood levels for 24 hours, often allowing for once-daily dosing. It is extensively used to treat respiratory diseases (like shipping fever), foot rot, bacterial enteritis, and coccidiosis in poultry and livestock.

FAQ（Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium）

1. What is Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium used for?
It is primarily used to treat coccidiosis in poultry and dogs, as well as bacterial infections such as shipping fever complex, pneumonia, foot rot, and calf diphtheria in cattle.

2. How is Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium administered?
Sulphadimethoxine Sodium is dissolved in drinking water or given by injection (IV) for rapid effect; Sulphadimethoxine Base is administered orally via feed, tablets, or boluses.

3. Which animals can use Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium?
It is widely used for poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks), cattle (beef and dairy), and is also a common treatment for coccidiosis in dogs and cats.

4. Is Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium safe for livestock?
Yes, it is generally safe and well-tolerated. As with all sulfonamides, animals should have ample access to water during treatment to ensure proper kidney function.

5. Can Sulphadimethoxine Base/Sodium be used preventively?
Yes, it is frequently used metaphylactically in feed or water to control outbreaks of coccidiosis or bacterial respiratory diseases during periods of stress or high infection risk.