Carbadox for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Carbadox is used in swine for Swine dysentery, bacterial enteritis, growth promotion. Routes documented in swine: PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carbadox in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mecadox
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–55 ppm in feed | Continuous in feed | Growth promotion: continuous; Dysentery: 4-6 weeks | Swine dysentery, bacterial enteritis, growth promotion | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis. Effective against swine dysentery (Brachyspira hyodysenteriae) and bacterial enteritis. Also promotes growth when fed at subtherapeutic levels.
Side effects & warnings
Swine ONLY. Carcinogenic — strict withdrawal period required. Do not feed within 42 days of slaughter. Not for use in breeding swine. Handle with extreme care; wear protective equipment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with swine dosing
Why a species-specific page? Carbadox pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.