ALBON BOLUS

Description

“Albon is effective in the treatment of shipping fever complex and bacterial pneumonia associated with Albon Boluses, 15 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600-1,200 lb of body weight
Animal Weight, lb First Day Daily for the Following 3-4 Days
600 1 bolus 1/2 bolus
800 1 1/2 boluses 1 bolus
1,000-1,200 2 boluses 1 bolus
WARNINGS:
Not for Human Use

Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 60 hours (5 milkings) after the latest treatment must
not be used for food.
Do not slaughter animals for food purposes within 7 days following the last treatment.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves.
Do Not Use in Calves to be Processed for Veal.
DISCARD MILK FOR 60 HOURS AFTER LAST TREATMENT
DO NOT SLAUGHTER COW FOR 7 DAYS AFTER LAST TREATMENT
PRECAUTIONS: During treatment period, make certain that animals maintain adequate water intake.
If animals show no improvement within 2-3 days, reevaluate your diagnosis. Treatment should not be
continued beyond 5 days.
Store at Controlled Room Temperature 15-30C (59-86F)
Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; and calf diphtheria and foot rot associated with
Fusobacterium necrophorum sensitive to sulfadimethoxine in cattle.
Long-acting sulfonamide bolus.
Low dose provides rapid, sustained blood levels at higher levels than most other long-acting
sulfonamides.
Low toxicity.
Approved for use in lactating dairy cows.
Dosing and Administration
Albon should be administered to cattle so that the initial dose is equivalent to 25 mg/lb of body weight
and each subsequent daily dose is equivalent to 12.5 mg/lb of body weight. Length of treatment will
depend on clinical response. In most cases, treatment for 3-4 days is adequate. Treatment should not be
continued beyond 5 days.
The following tables show the dosage and dosage forms to be used for cattle of different weights.”