Sulfadimethoxine Compound

• Sulfadimethoxine is available by prescription only.

• Sulfadimethoxine is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in dogs and cats.

• Sulfadimethoxine is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including...

• coccidial infections

• tonsillitis

• pustular dermatitis

• pharyngitis

• anal gland infections

• bronchitis

• abscesses

• pneumonia

• cystitis

• bacterial enteritis

• canine salmonellosis

• metritis pyometra

• Sulfadimethoxine is a sulfonamide, which works to fight off bacteria by inhibiting its ability to reproduce.

• Sulfadimethoxine compound is available in an oral suspension.

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Sulfadimethoxine is not intended for human use.

• Do not give sulfadimethoxine to any animal with a known hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs.

• Sulfadimethoxine should not be used in nursing or pregnant animals.

• Notify your veterinarian if your pet suffers from kidney disease.

• Sulfadimethoxine should not be given to any pet with bladder or kidney stones

• Alert your veterinarian if your pet is on any other medications or supplements, especially...

• warfarin

• methotrexate

• phenylbutazone

• thiazide diuretics

• aspirin

• probencid

• phenytoin

• Do not give any antacids within 2-3 hours of administering sulfadimethoxine.

• Give sulfadimethoxine with plenty of water to prevent sulfa crystals from forming in your pet's urine.

• Store at room temperature.

• Shake oral suspensions before use.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Shake oral suspensions well before use.

• Although rare, side effects can occur and may be serious. If your pet shows signs of a serious side effect or an adverse reaction, contact your veterinarian.

• Signs of a serious side effect include...

• sulfa crystals in urine

• hives

• facial swelling

• shock

• seizures