Amprolium + Sulfaquinoxaline + Vitamin K
Composition
Each g powder contains Amprolium USP 102 mg, Sulfaquinoxaline Sodium 102 mg and Vitamin K USP 1 mg.
Description
Cocci-Off Vet contains amprolium, a thiamine antagonist that inhibits thiamine uptake by coccidia. It acts primarily upon the first-generation schizont in the cells of the intestinal wall, preventing the differentiation of merozoites. The formulation also includes sulfaquinoxaline, which inhibits the synthesis of folic acid and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) in both coccidia and bacteria. Additionally, vitamin K provides antihemorrhagic activity. Plasma clotting factors VII, IX, and X depend on vitamin K3 for synthesis. These blood clotting proteins are synthesized in the liver in inactive forms and are subsequently converted to biologically active forms by vitamin K3.
Indications
Poultry:
Livestock:
Dosage & Administration
Route of Administration: For oral administration only.
Or as directed by the registered veterinary physician.
Interaction
With medicine: Exogenous administration of thiamine in high doses may reverse or reduce the efficacy of amprolium. With food & other: None reported.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in animals with impaired liver and/or renal function and hypersensitivity to amprolium and/or sulfaquinoxaline.
Side Effects
Common: Occasionally may cause GI or neurologic effects. Rare: At high dosages in laying hens, egg drop and in broilers, growth inhibition and polyneuritis can occur.
Precautions & Warnings
May cause thiamine deficiency if given at high rates.
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Withdrawal Period
Meat: 10 days, Egg: 10 days, and Poultry: 10 days; must not be consumed up to 10 days after administration of this medicine.