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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Not for Human Use
Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 60 hours (5 milkings) after the latest treatment must not be used for food.
Do not slaughter animals for food purposes within 7 days following the last treatment.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves.
Do Not Use in Calves to be Processed for Veal
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Other Information
Albon is a low-dose, rapidly absorbed, longacting sulfonamide.
Sulfadimethoxine has been demonstrated in laboratory studies to be effective against a wide variety of organisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci, and members of the E. coli-salmonella group of bacteria.
Comparatively low doses of Albon give rapid, sustained blood levels required for effective disease therapy.
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Albon Bolus Manufacturers
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Pfizer Animal Health
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Albon Bolus | Pfizer Animal Health
Albon should be administered to cattle so that the initial dose is equivalent to 25 mg/lb of body weight and each subsequent daily dose is equivalent to 12.5 mg/lb of body weight. Length of treatment will depend on clinical response. In most cases, treatment for 3–4 days is adequate. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.
The following tables show the dosage and dosage forms to be used for cattle of different weights.
Albon Boluses, 5 g Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 200–600 lb of body weight Animal Weight, lb First Day Daily for the Following 3–4 Days 200 1 bolus 1/2 bolus 300 1 1/2 boluses 1 bolus 400 2 boluses 1 bolus 500 2 1/2 boluses 1 1/2 boluses 600 3 boluses 1 1/2 boluses Albon Boluses, 15 g Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600–1,200 lb of body weight Animal Weight, lb First Day Daily for the Following 3–4 Days 600 1 bolus 1/2 bolus 800 1 1/2 boluses 1 bolus 1,000–1,200 2 boluses 1 bolus -
Zoetis Inc.
Albon Bolus | Zoetis Inc.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Albon should be administered to cattle so that the initial dose is equivalent to 25 mg/lb of body weight and each subsequent daily dose is equivalent to 12.5 mg/lb of body weight. Length of treatment will depend on clinical response. In most cases, treatment for 3–4 days is adequate. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.
The following tables show the dosage and dosage forms to be used for cattle of different weights.
Albon Boluses, 5 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 200–600 lb of body weight
Animal Weight, lb First Day Daily for the Following 3–4 Days 200 1 bolus 1/2 bolus 300 1 1/2 boluses 1 bolus 400 2 boluses 1 bolus 500 2 1/2 boluses 1 1/2 boluses 600 3 boluses 1 1/2 bolusesAlbon Boluses, 15 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600–1,200 lb of body weight
Animal Weight, lb First Day Daily for the Following 3–4 Days 600 1 bolus 1/2 bolus 800 1 1/2 boluses 1 bolus 1,000-1,200 2 boluses 1 bolus
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