Ormethoxine (ormetoprim + sulfadimethoxine) an antimicrobial feed premix used to treat bacterial infections & coccidiosis in poultry, ducks, and fish.
INDICATIONS
- Chickens: Prevents coccidiosis from Eimeria species and bacterial infections like infectious coryza (Haemophilus gallinarum), colibacillosis (Escherichia coli), and fowl cholera (Pasteurella multocida).
- Turkeys: Prevents coccidiosis from certain Eimeria species and bacterial fowl cholera (Pasteurella multocida).
- Ducks: Controls bacterial infections caused by Pasteurella multocida, Escherichia coli, and Riemerella anatipestifer.
- Chukar Partridges: Prevents coccidiosis from Eimeria kofoidi and E. legionensis in young birds.
- Fish (Salmonids and Catfish): Controls furunculosis in salmonids caused by Aeromonas salmonicida and enteric septicemia of catfish caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri.
ADMINISTRATION
For Dogs and Cats.
- Liquid suspension: A compounded liquid form which can be measured and administered orally with a syringe or spoon.
- Can be given with or without food. If the animal experiences stomach upset (vomiting) on an empty stomach, the next dose should be given with food or a small treat. It is crucial that the animal has constant access to fresh drinking water while on this medication to prevent dehydration and potential kidney issues.
For Livestock and Fish
- Feed additive: The drug is mixed into the animal’s feed ration for a specific duration.
- Injectable forms: In cattle, for example, forms of sulfadimethoxine can be administered intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SC).
