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Albon Oral Suspension

For the treatment of bacterial infections

Species: Dog Cat
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Albon Oral Suspension

For the treatment of bacterial infections

Species: Dog Cat
Prescription required
Strength:
FREE shipping over $99
Ships Free!
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Product description

Albon is an oral suspension for the treatment of sulfadimethoxine-sensitive bacterial infections in dogs and cats and bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis in dogs.

Active ingredients

Each tablespoon (5mL) of Albon contains:

  • sulfadimethoxine 250 mg

Indications for use

Albon is indicated for the treatment of respiratory, genitourinary tract, enteric, and soft tissue infections in dogs and cats:

  • Tonsillitis

  • Pharyngitis

  • Bronchitis

  • Pneumonia

  • Cystitis

  • Nephritis

  • Metritis

  • Pyometra

  • Pustular dermatitis

  • Anal gland infections

  • Abscesses

  • Wound infections

  • Bacterial enteritis

  • Canine salmonellosis

  • Bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis in dogs

  • When caused by streptococci, staphylococci, escherichia, salmonella, klebsiella, proteus or shigella organisms sensitive to sulfadimethoxine.

Administration and dosage

  • Albon initial dose: 25 mg/lb (55 mg/kg) of animal body weight.

  • Albon subsequent daily doses: 12.5 mg/lb (27.5 mg/kg) of animal body weight.

  • Dogs and cats should receive 1 teaspoonful of Albon Oral Suspension 5% per 10 lb of body weight (25 mg/lb or 55 mg/kg) as an initial dose, followed by 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lb of body weight (12.5 mg/lb or 27.5 mg/kg) every 24 hours thereafter. Representative weights and doses are indicated in the following table:

Animal Weight Initial Dose 25 mg/lb (55 mg/kg) Subsequent Daily Doses 12.5 mg/lb (27.5 mg/kg)
5 lb (2.2 kg) 1/2 tsp (2 1/2 mL) 1/4 tsp (1 1/4 mL)
10 lb (4.5 kg) 1 tsp (5 mL) 1/2 tsp (2 1/2 mL)
20 lb (9.1 kg) 2 tsp (10 mL) 1 tsp (5 mL)
40 lb (18.2 kg) 4 tsp (20 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
80 lb (36.4 kg) 8 tsp (40 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
  • Treatment may be initiated with Albon Injection 40% to obtain effective blood levels almost immediately or to facilitate treatment of the fractious animal.

  • Length of treatment depends on the clinical response. In most cases treatment for 3-5 days is adequate. Treatment should be continued until the animal is asymptomatic for 48 hours.