Introduction

Company name: Fort Dodge Animal Health

Address: Flanders Road

Hedge End

Southampton SO30 4QH

Telephone: 01489 781711

Fax: 01489 788306

Presentation

Off-white, sugar coated, unscored, circular, antibacterial tablets.

Each tablet contains:

Trimethoprim Ph.Eur	20 mg
Sulfadiazine Ph.Eur	100 mg

Coating includes titanium dioxide (E171).

Uses

Duphatrim 20 Tablets are indicated for oral use in dogs and cats. Together the active ingredients produce a double blockade of folinic acid synthesis in bacteria, resulting in a level of activity much greater than that obtained from either drug alone.

In vitro Duphatrim is effective against most common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pasteurella spp, Streptococcus spp, Salmonella, spp, Staphylococcus spp, Corynebacterium, spp, Proteus mirabilis and Citrobacter freundii.

When susceptible organisms are present Duphatrim 20 Tablets may be effective in treating the following conditions: alimentary tract infections, respiratory and urogenital infections, skin and wound infections, eye and ear infections.

Dosage and administration

This product should be administered orally by hand.

Dogs & Cats: The daily dose is 30 mg of combined active ingredients per kg bodyweight. This is achieved using the following doses:

Dogs: one tablet per 4 kg bodyweight daily.

Cats: one tablet daily.

Treatment should be continued for up to five days or until two days after symptoms have subsided.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

When given to cats, the tablets should not be divided or crushed before administration.

A low incidence of polyarthropathy and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) has been reported in dogs following oral administration of potentiated sulphonamides. If either of these conditions occur, it is recommended that medication is stopped and that future treatment with this or similar products is avoided.

User warnings:

Wash hands after use. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek medical advice immediately.

Pharmaceutical precautions

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Protect from light. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

Plastic containers of 100 tablets.

Further information

This treatment may be used to continue treatment commenced with Duphatrim IS.

Disposal:

Dispose of used packaging in household refuse. Unused tablets should be returned to the veterinary surgeon.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 01596/4190.