Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Sulfamethazine is used in chicken for Coccidiosis, fowl cholera. Routes documented in chicken: PO. A typical adult chicken weighs 0.50–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfamethazine in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Sulmet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100–200 mg/kg | Continuous in water | 2 days high then 4 days maintenance | Coccidiosis, fowl cholera | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in bacterial folate synthesis. Used primarily in food animals and poultry for coccidiosis.
Withdrawal times required in food animals. Crystalluria risk. Adequate water intake essential. May cause blood dyscrasias with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chicken may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfamethazine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chicken — 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.