SMZ-Med 454 (sodium sulfamethazine) Soluble Powder (1 lb)

Effective Bacterial Infection Treatment for Livestock Animals

Product Description

SMZ-Med 454 (Sodium Sulfamethazine) Soluble Powder is a prescription antimicrobial made for livestock including cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys. It helps treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, scours, and foot rot, while also helping keep coccidiosis under control in poultry. This water-soluble powder can be mixed into drinking water or given as a drench, making daily dosing straightforward and convenient.

Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Action: Targets multiple bacterial infections including pneumonia, scours, and foot rot across a variety of livestock species.
• Multi-Species Use: Suitable for cattle, beef cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys, making it a versatile treatment option across the farm.
• Flexible Administration: Can be given as an oral drench or mixed into drinking water, giving farmers a practical and adaptable dosing method.
• Poultry Disease Control: Helps manage coccidiosis and other bacterial diseases in chickens and turkeys effectively when used as directed.
• Respiratory Support: Helps treat respiratory conditions like bovine respiratory disease and bacterial pneumonia in livestock.
• Convenient Powder Form: The water-soluble formulation mixes evenly into drinking systems, making it easy to treat an entire herd or flock at once.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Sodium Sulfamethazine

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Water Administration: Mix the soluble powder into drinking water once daily to make sure every animal in the herd or flock gets a consistent dose.
• Oral Drench Option: For animals that are not drinking enough on their own, administer the medication as a drench to make sure they receive the full therapeutic dose.
• Medicated Water Only: During treatment, only medicated water should be available to animals to maintain the correct dosage and keep treatment on track.
• Monitor Intake Closely: Keep a close eye on how much water animals are consuming to confirm they are taking in enough to receive the intended dose.
• Limit Treatment Duration: Do not give this medication for more than five consecutive days, as exceeding this limit can lead to drug residue buildup in edible tissues.
• Prescription Required: This is a prescription-only product and must be used under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Ensure Water Intake: Animals must have reliable access to medicated water throughout treatment to receive the correct dose and get the full benefit of the medication.
• Non-Drinking Animals: Any animal that is not drinking or eating on its own should be given the medication via drench or bolus to ensure they receive immediate therapeutic treatment.
• Restricted Animal Use: Do not use in calves under one month of age or those being raised on an all-milk diet.
• Dairy Cattle Limitation: Avoid use in female dairy cattle over 20 months of age due to the risk of drug residues ending up in the milk.
• Poultry Egg Restriction: Do not give to chickens or turkeys that are currently producing eggs intended for human consumption.

Possible Side Effects

• Residue Risk: Using the medication improperly or going beyond the recommended treatment duration can cause drug residues to remain in edible animal tissues.
• Inadequate Dosing Risk: If animals do not drink enough medicated water, they may not receive a sufficient dose, which can reduce how well the treatment works.
• Improper Use Effects: Using this medication outside of the recommended guidelines or for longer than directed may result in residue levels that exceed safe withdrawal period limits.

Storage Information

• Temperature Control: Store at a controlled room temperature between 20°C and 25°C to keep the product stable and effective.
• Allowable Range: Short-term temperature fluctuations between 15°C and 30°C are acceptable during normal storage conditions.
• Proper Storage Conditions: Keep the product in a consistent, stable environment to maintain its quality and prevent it from breaking down over time.

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Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is SMZ-Med 454 soluble powder used for in livestock?

Ans: SMZ-Med 454 livestock antibiotic powder is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, scours, and foot rot in cattle and swine. It also helps bring diseases like coccidiosis and infectious coryza in poultry under control when given correctly.

Q2: How do I administer sodium sulfamethazine powder to animals?

Ans: This water-soluble powder can be mixed into drinking water once daily or given as an oral drench when needed. It is important that animals drink enough of the medicated water to receive the correct dose and get the full benefit of the treatment.

Q3: Can SMZ-Med 454 be used for all types of livestock?

Ans: This antibiotic powder is appropriate for cattle, beef cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys. However, it should not be used in calves under one month of age, female dairy cattle over 20 months, or poultry that are laying eggs for human consumption.

Q4: Are there withdrawal periods for SMZ-Med 454 medicated powder?

Ans: Yes, withdrawal periods must be followed carefully. Cattle require a 10-day withdrawal period, swine need 15 days, and poultry must be withdrawn for 10 days before going to slaughter. Following these timelines is essential to prevent harmful drug residues from remaining in edible tissues.

Q5: Can this sulfamethazine powder be used in drinking water for flocks?

Ans: Yes, this water-soluble medication is designed to mix easily into drinking water, making it a practical option for treating an entire flock or herd at once. Only medicated water should be available to animals during treatment to ensure each one receives a consistent and proper dose.

Q6: Is a prescription required for SMZ-Med 454 antibiotic powder?

Ans: Yes, this is a prescription-only product that must be used under veterinary supervision. A licensed veterinarian should determine the appropriate dose, treatment length, and whether this medication is the right fit based on the animal's condition and overall health.