Rx Primor 240mg x 100 tablets

Rx Primor 240mg x 100 tabs (200mg sulfadimethoxine/40mg ormetoprim) Primor is for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (wounds and abscesses) in dogs caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli and urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus spp., and Proteus mirabilis susceptible to sulfadimethoxine/ormetoprim. The only veterinary-approved potentiated sulfonamide with once-daily dosing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. - CAUTIONS/WARNINGS:Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Contraindications:
Primor should not be used in dogs showing marked liver parenchymal damage blood dyscrasias or in those with a history of sulfonamide hypersensitivity.

Warning:
Not for human use. For use in dogs only. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions:
Decreased water consumption and aciduria enhance the probability of the formation of sulfonamide crystals in the urine. Monitoring urine samples for crystal formation is recommended from animals with acid urine receiving the drug. As with any sulfonamide therapy make certain dogs maintain adequate water intake. If dogs show no improvement within 2 or 3 days reevaluate the diagnosis. Safety in breeding dogs has not been established.

Adverse Reactions:
Conditions reported following use of sulfonamides or potentiated sulfonamides include polyarthritis urticaria facial swelling fever hemolytic anemia polydypsia polyuria hepatitis vomiting anorexia diarrhea and neurologic disorders. In rare instances neurologic signs including behavioral changes ataxia seizures aggression and hyperexcitability have been reported. Keratitis sicca possibly due to prolonged use of sulfonamides has been reported.
Individual animal hypersensitivity may result in local or generalized reactions. Anaphylactoid reactions although rare may also occur. Antidote: Epinephrine for anaphylactoid reactions. - DIRECTIONS:Administer an initial oral dose of 25 mg/lb (55 mg/kg) of body weight on the first day of treatment. Administer subsequent daily doses at the rate of 12.5 mg/lb (27.5 mg/kg) of body weight. Continue treatment for at least 2 days after remission of clinical signs. Do not extend treatment for more than 21 consecutive days. - INGREDIENTS:sulfadimethoxine and ormetoprim in a 5 to 1 ratio - MATERIAL/COMP:Solid (e.g. Chews Tablet Toy) - STORAGE/DISPOSAL REQ:Store at controlled room temperature 15-30C (59-86F) - HEIGHT(INCHES): 1.000 - WIDTH(INCHES):1.000 - LENGTH(INCHES):1.000 Brand: Pet's Choice Pharmacy Manufacturer: Ingredients: sulfadimethoxine and ormetoprim in a 5 to 1 ratio Directions: Administer an initial oral dose of 25 mg/lb (55 mg/kg) of body weight on the first day of treatment. Administer subsequent daily doses at the rate of 12.5 mg/lb (27.5 mg/kg) of body weight. Continue treatment for at least 2 days after remission of clinical signs. Do not extend treatment for more than 21 consecutive days. Cautions: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Contraindications: Primor should not be used in dogs showing marked liver parenchymal damage, blood dyscrasias, or in those with a history of sulfonamide hypersensitivity. Warning: Not for human use. For use in dogs only. Keep out of reach of children. Precautions: Decreased water consumption and aciduria enhance the probability of the formation of sulfonamide crystals in the urine. Monitoring urine samples for crystal formation is recommended from animals with acid urine receiving the drug. As with any sulfonamide therapy, make certain dogs maintain adequate water intake. If dogs show no improvement within 2 or 3 days, reevaluate the diagnosis. Safety in breeding dogs has not been established. Adverse Reactions: Conditions reported following use of sulfonamides or potentiated sulfonamides include polyarthritis, urticaria, facial swelling, fever, hemolytic anemia, polydypsia, polyuria, hepatitis, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and neurologic disorders. In rare instances, neurologic signs including behavioral changes, ataxia, seizures, aggression, and hyperexcitability have been reported. Keratitis sicca, possibly due to prolonged use of sulfonamides, has been reported. Individual animal hypersensitivity may result in local or generalized reactions. Anaphylactoid reactions, although rare, may also occur. Antidote: Epinephrine for anaphylactoid reactions. Storage: Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)