DESCRIPTION: Uniprim Powder is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats a variety of equine conditions, including wounds, respiratory infection, and uterine infection. It uses Trimethoprim and Sulfadiazine to combat dangerous bacteria effectively.
Key Benefits:
Uniprim combines Trimethoprim with Sulfadiazine. Together, these ingredients benefit horses who need powerful, systemic antibacterial action to treat susceptible infections. Sulfadiazine inhibits the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid bacteria because it competes against para-aminobenzoic acid. Trimethoprim blocks bacterial tetrahydrofolic acid production from dihydrofolic acid. It reversibly inhibits and binds to dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme. Together, these antibiotics are effective against bacterial metabolism. They team up to deprive bacteria of the nucleic acids and proteins they need to multiply and survive. Uniprim is incredibly antibacterial and often bactericidal.
Formulated For: Intended for horses only.
How is Medication Given?
Horses should have constant access to water while taking this product. Typical recommended treatment duration is once daily for a 5-to-10-day period. Dosing recommendations are 3.75 grams for every 110 pounds of body weight (1 teaspoon for every 100 pounds) daily. Orally administer by combining with a small portion of feed. A single packet (37.5 grams) is enough to treat a horse weighing 1100 pounds for one day. Two loosely-filled, level scoops will deliver a dose of 37.5 grams.
What Results Can I Expect? Uniprim Powder treats:
Acute Strangles Acute Urogenital Infections Respiratory Tract Infections Wound Infections Abscesses
What Form Does Medication Come In? Powder
Dose and Administration: Uniprim Powder is sold in many different sizes:
37.5 Grams (Single-Dose Packet) 200 Grams (5 Doses in a Small Jar) 400 Grams (10 Doses in a Standard Jar) 1125 Grams (30 Doses in a Large Packet) 1200 Grams (32 Doses in a Jumbo Jar) 2000 Grams (53 Grams in an EZ Pail)
Possible Side Effects: Potential adverse reactions include:
Anemia (low red blood cell count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), or leukopenia (low white blood cell count) Transient pruritus (itching) following intravenous administration Immediate allergic or anaphylactic reaction, causing swelling, hives, changes in respiratory rate, or agitation, which could become life-threatening and require treatment with epinephrine/emergency treatment Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms Changes in bacterial flora and related intestinal inflammation, abnormal stools, reduced appetite, weight loss, and inactivity (at high doses) Antibiotic-related diarrhea or colic If you observe these or any other adverse reactions, consult your veterinarian.
Precautions:
Never administer to a horse with liver parenchymal damage, blood dyscrasias, or sulfonamide sensitivity. Do not administer to horses who will be slaughtered for food. Only administer to animals. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage Recommendations: When storing, do not allow temperature to exceed 77 degrees F (25 degrees C)
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest animal hospital.
