Virbac SULFATRIM (sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial bactericidal solution indicated for bacterial infections in animals.

INDICATIONS

• Respiratory Tract Infections: Bacterial pneumonias, bronchopneumonia, shipping fever, and upper respiratory tract infections.
• Alimentary (Gastrointestinal) Tract Infections: Severe enteric infections, colibacillosis (E. coli), salmonellosis, and gastrointestinal issues associated with sensitive protozoa (like coccidia).
• Urogenital Tract Infections: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder infections, metritis, and mastitis.
• Secondary Bacterial Infections: Complications arising during or immediately following primary viral infections.
• Generalized & Soft Tissue Infections: Septicemia (blood poisoning), deep wound infections, abscesses, and omphalitis (navel ill).
• Joint and Foot Infections: Bacterial arthritis, joint ill, infectious pododermatitis (foot rot), and polyarthritis.

ADMINISTRATION

• Administered via intramuscular (IM) or slow intravenous (IV) injection.
• Dosage: The standard dosage across all species is 1 ml per 10 kg of body weight daily, typically divided into two equal doses.
• Duration: Treat for 3 to 5 days, alternating injection sites to prevent muscle irritation.
• Special Precautions for Horses: IV injections in horses must be administered very slowly (over several minutes) with the solution warmed to body temperature.