Sulphadimidine Sodium

Sulphadimidine Sodium

Sulphadimidine Sodium (also known as Sulfamethazine Sodium) is a widely used sulfonamide antibiotic favored for its high water solubility and broad-spectrum activity. It is highly effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella, and Streptococcus, as well as protozoal parasites causing coccidiosis. Due to its excellent solubility, Sulphadimidine Sodium is the preferred choice for mass medication via drinking water, ensuring rapid therapeutic blood levels are achieved to combat acute infections. It is extensively utilized to treat coccidiosis in poultry, as well as bacterial pneumonia, enteritis, foot rot, and calf diphtheria in livestock. Its reliable efficacy and ease of administration make it a staple in intensive farming for managing disease outbreaks and minimizing production losses.

FAQ（Sulphadimidine Sodium）

1. What is Sulphadimidine Sodium used for?
It is primarily used to treat and control coccidiosis in poultry and rabbits, as well as bacterial infections like pneumonia, enteritis, foot rot, and fowl cholera in livestock.

2. How is Sulphadimidine Sodium administered?
It is most commonly dissolved in drinking water for flock or herd treatment; injectable solutions are also available for individual treatment of sick animals.

3. Which animals can use Sulphadimidine Sodium?
It is widely used for poultry (chickens, turkeys), cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

4. Is Sulphadimidine Sodium safe for livestock?
Yes, it is generally safe when used according to recommended dosages. It is critical to ensure animals have continuous access to water during treatment to prevent kidney damage (crystalluria).

5. Can Sulphadimidine Sodium be used preventively?
Yes, it is frequently used in drinking water to control the spread of coccidiosis or bacterial infections during early stages of an outbreak or periods of high stress.