Disulfox L.A.

For the treatment of footrot, navel-ill, joint-ill and pneumonia in stock, coccidiosis and bacterial scours in calves and lambs and strangles in horses.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

DISULFOX L.A.

Reg. No. G3212 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V00/17.1.7/649 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Disulfox L.A. is for the treatment of footrot, navel ill, joint ill and pneumonia in stock, coccidiosis and bacterial scours in calves and lambs and strangles in horses.

COMPOSITION

Contains: Sodium sulphadimethoxine 40 % m/v.

CAUTION

STORAGE

Store in a cool dark place.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 7 days of the last treatment.
  • Milk from treated cows must not be used for human consumption within 48 hours of last treatment.
  • Dispose of any containers, disposable equipment and any other waste after use, in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

N.B. Treated animals must have free access to ample drinking water during treatment and for at least two days after the last treatment.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

ADMINISTRATION

  • Administer by subcutaneous or intravenous routes.
  • Massage the injection site to maximise absorption and to minimise swelling.
  • When using the intravenous route, give the injection extremely slowly.
  • Discontinue for a while at the first sight of discomfort. Continue only when all seems normal.

DOSAGE

An initial dosage of double the maintenance dosage is recommended.

Do not treat for more than 4 days.

SpeciesInitial DoseMaintenance Dose
Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs1 to 2 mℓ/10 kg body mass0,5 to1 mℓ/10 kg body mass

N.B. Consult your veterinarian immediately if any uncertainty arises as to the diagnosis or dosage or if little or no improvement is affected by the treatment.

INDICATIONS PER TARGET SPECIES

CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOATSHORSESPIGSCALVES AND LAMBS
Footrot, pneumonia, navel ill & joint illPneumonia, strangles, navel ill & joint illPneumonia & joint illCoccidiosis & bacterial scours.

PRESENTATION

100 mℓ and 500 mℓ glass vial.

REGISTRATION HOLDER                                            

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.                                 

20 Spartan Road, Spartan                                            

1619, RSA                                                                            

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

27 February 2003