Sulfadimethoxine for Sheep
Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is used in sheep for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in sheep: PO. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Albon
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 55 mg/kg | q24h (110mg/kg day 1) | 5 days | Coccidiosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Side effects & warnings
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with sheep dosing
Sulfadimethoxine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — 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.