Trivetrin® Injection

For the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, genital tract and alimentary tract. It is also highly effective in the treatment of footrot, severe mastitis, bacterial agalactia of sows and the treatment of wound infections and septicaemias.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

TRIVETRIN® INJECTION

Reg. No. G1742 (Act 36/1947)
Namibia Reg. No. V03/17.1.7/516 NS0

INDICATIONS

Trivetrin® Injection is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms

including Staphylococcus (including most penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus, Salmonella, E. coli, Haemophilus, Proteus, Pasteurella, Klebsiella and Enterobacter.

Trivetrin® Injection is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, genital tract and alimentary tract. Trivetrin® Injection is also highly effective in the treatment of foot rot, severe mastitis, bacterial agalactia of sows and the treatment of wound infections and septicaemia.

COMPOSITION

Each 1 mℓ contains: Sulfadoxine 200 mg and Trimethoprim 40 mg. Preservative: Diethanolamine 3 mg.

STORAGE 

  • Store below 25 °C in a cool, dark place.
  • Do not freeze.

WARNINGS • Withdrawal periods –   Tissues

Cattle:   9 days Pig:       8 days

Sheep:  14 days

Horse:  10 days

Milk

             Cattle:             3 days/72 hours

Sheep/Goats:  4,5 days/108 hours

Do not use in horses producing milk for human consumption.

  • Trivetrin® Injection is not suitable for cats and kittens.
  • Do not administer to animals with a history of sulphonamide sensitivity or showing marked liver parenchymal damage.
  • Do not use Trivetrin® Injection in conjunction with detomidine hydrochloride.
  • Do not administer subcutaneously.
  • Dispose of any empty containers, needles and syringes as per local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

Dosage and Administration route

Cattle, sheep and pigs: Intramuscular injection

May be given by slow intravenous injection in cases of acute infection. Consult your veterinarian. Dogs and horses: Slow intravenous injection only.

Dose

Normal:               1 mℓ/16 kg body mass daily (15 mg/kg)  

Severe infection: 1 mℓ/10 kg body mass daily (24 mg/kg)

SIDE-EFFECTS

Occasionally local swellings of a temporary nature may develop at injection sites.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE

None.

PRESENTATION

100 mℓ amber glass vial containing a clear solution.

REGISTRATION HOLDER                                                                 

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

20 Spartan Road, Spartan

1619, RSA

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300 Fax: +27 (0) 11 392 3158

www.msd-animal-health.co.za  

MANUFACTURER

Vet Pharma Friesoythe GmbH

Sedelsbergerstreet 2-4

26169 Friesoythe, Germany

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

31 January 2018

Zimbabwe registration number: E94/80.22.20/9359

Pharmacological classification: 802220

(Sulphonamides and sulphonamide combinations)

Distribution category: PP (Vet)

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