Composition:-

Each 100 gm contains:

Sulfadimidine sodium.…….22.0 gm

( Eq. to Sulfadimidine ……………………………….…. 20.39 gm )

Diaveridine ……………………………………….……. 2.6 gm

Properties:-

Diacox is one of the most effective drugs used for treament of coccidiosis in broiler chickens & rabbits, the two active ingredients Sulfadimidine sodium & Diaverdine are acting synergistically on different phases of folic acid metabolism of Eimeria . Sulfadimidine interferes with para-aminobenzoic acid metabolism , Diaveridine inhibit synthsis of folic acid in the parasite .

The life cycle of the coccidia is not however completely interrupted by this product & sufficient coccidial development take place to produce high degree of immunity in birds exposed to infection.

Indication:-

For prevention &treatment of coccidiosis in broiler chickens & rabbits caused by pathogenic Eimeria Spp. such as E. tenella, E. necatrix , E. maxima, E. acervulina& E. brunetti

Target Species:-

Broiler chickens & rabbits

Dosage and administration

For active ingredient :

17.6 gm /100 liter of drinking water ( 1.76 gm /100 kg body weight ) for 4-5 day.

For whole product :

71.5 gm /1oo liter of drinking water (7.15 gm / kg body weight ) for 4-5 days.

Warning & precaution:

– Care in renal impairment.

– Ensure adquate water intake during treatment.

– Avoid prolonged administration.

Contraindication:

– Not used for laying hens producing eggs for human consumption .

– Hypersensitivity to the product

– Hepatic impairment

Side effects:-

– Crystal urea may be resulted from long term therapy &high dose level

– Nervous manifestations are rarely observed.

Withdrawal time:- 12 days

Storage:-

Store at temp. not exceeding 30º C in dry place & valid for 14 days after reconstitution (reconstituted solution must be stored at temp. not exceeding 30ºC).

Packaging:-

High density Poly ethylene bag inside a tin pack of 100, 200, 500 gm and 1 kg & all data printed on it the polyethylene base closed by sealing, The closed tin pack have a plastic cover. Ethop