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What is Albon Suspension?

Albon (sulfadimethoxine) Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in cats and dogs. It can also treat coccidial infections, which are caused by a microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal tract. Albon Suspension requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Note: Albon Tablets are also available in 250mg scored tablets.

For:

Cats and Dogs

Benefits:

  • Fights a wide variety of bacterial infections
  • Also used to treat coccidial infections
  • Attacks bacterial cells, not your pet's host cells
  • Albon Suspension is custard flavored for ease of administration

How does Albon Suspension work?

Albon Suspension is a sulfonamide antibacterial that fights infections. Sulfonamides work by interfering with the ability of bacteria to reproduce.

Cautions:

It's important for your pet to drink plenty of water. This medication should not be used in pregnant or nursing animals and should not be used in animals with liver or kidney disease.

Brand Name:

Albon (Pfizer Animal Health)

Generic Name:

Sulfadimethoxine

What is the most important information I should know about Albon Suspension?

Albon is a prescription medication FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Albon is available as 250mg scored tablets and 5% custard-flavored suspension containing 250mg per tsp. The usual initial dose for dogs and cats is 25mg/pound once a day. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. Do not give Albon to any pet other than the pet for whom it was prescribed. Albon is not for use in animals allergic to it or other sulfa drugs. 

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Albon Suspension to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has liver or kidney disease, bladder or kidney stones, is dehydrated, or is pregnant or lactating. Inform your veterinarian of any other medications, including vitamins and supplements, you are giving to your pet while also giving Albon. 

How should Albon Suspenion be given?

Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. The dose and duration of therapy will depend on the type of infection and the response to Albon. Give Albon Suspension by mouth. It may be given with food. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store Albon Suspension at room temperature in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep this medication away from children and pets. 

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Albon Suspenion?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication. 

What happens if I overdose my pet on Albon Suspenion?

Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include side effects listed below and may also include behavioral changes.

What should I avoid while giving Albon Suspension to my pet?

Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of sulfa drugs such as Albon. Give antacids 2-3 hours before or after giving a dose of Albon.

What are the possible side effects of Albon Suspension?

Sulfa crystals may appear in your pet's urine. Your pet should be allowed to drink plenty of water while taking this medication. Other side effects that may occur include KCS or dry eye, anemia, fever, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea, joint inflammation, kidney damage, and skin rash. Stop the medication and contact your veterinarian if any of the above symptoms occur. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, or coma. If these signs occur, contact your veterinarian immediately. 

What other drugs will affect Albon Suspension?

Before giving Albon Suspension, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given methotrexate, warfarin, phenylbutazone, thiazide diuretics, aspirin, probenecid or phenytoin. 

Albon Suspension Directions:

  • Albon Suspension is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections.
  • Albon Suspension is also used in dogs and cats for the treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by coccidial infection.
  • Albon should not be used in animals allergic to it or other sulfa (sulfonamide) drugs.
Tip:

It is important for your pet to drink a lot of water.

Albon Suspension Dosage:

Albon Suspension Dosage for Cats
Weight Dosage
All weights Give an initial dose of 1 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (25 mg/lb) followed by 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (12.5 mg/lb) every 24 hours thereafter.
Albon Suspension Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All weights Give an initial dose of 1 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (25 mg/lb) followed by 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (12.5 mg/lb) every 24 hours thereafter.
Albon Suspension Dosage for Horses
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Store Albon Suspension at room temperature.

Albon Suspension Ingredients:

Albon Suspension
Active Ingredients (per tsp) Amount
Sulfadimethoxine 250 mg

What is Albon Suspension?

Albon (sulfadimethoxine) Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in cats and dogs. It can also treat coccidial infections, which are caused by a microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled parasite that infects the intestinal tract. Albon Suspension requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Note: Albon Tablets are also available in 250mg scored tablets.

For:

Cats and Dogs

Benefits:

  • Fights a wide variety of bacterial infections
  • Also used to treat coccidial infections
  • Attacks bacterial cells, not your pet's host cells
  • Albon Suspension is custard flavored for ease of administration

How does Albon Suspension work?

Albon Suspension is a sulfonamide antibacterial that fights infections. Sulfonamides work by interfering with the ability of bacteria to reproduce.

Cautions:

It's important for your pet to drink plenty of water. This medication should not be used in pregnant or nursing animals and should not be used in animals with liver or kidney disease.

Brand Name:

Albon (Pfizer Animal Health)

Generic Name:

Sulfadimethoxine

What is the most important information I should know about Albon Suspension?

Albon is a prescription medication FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Albon is available as 250mg scored tablets and 5% custard-flavored suspension containing 250mg per tsp. The usual initial dose for dogs and cats is 25mg/pound once a day. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. Do not give Albon to any pet other than the pet for whom it was prescribed. Albon is not for use in animals allergic to it or other sulfa drugs. 

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Albon Suspension to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has liver or kidney disease, bladder or kidney stones, is dehydrated, or is pregnant or lactating. Inform your veterinarian of any other medications, including vitamins and supplements, you are giving to your pet while also giving Albon. 

How should Albon Suspenion be given?

Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. The dose and duration of therapy will depend on the type of infection and the response to Albon. Give Albon Suspension by mouth. It may be given with food. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store Albon Suspension at room temperature in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep this medication away from children and pets. 

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Albon Suspenion?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication. 

What happens if I overdose my pet on Albon Suspenion?

Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include side effects listed below and may also include behavioral changes.

What should I avoid while giving Albon Suspension to my pet?

Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of sulfa drugs such as Albon. Give antacids 2-3 hours before or after giving a dose of Albon.

What are the possible side effects of Albon Suspension?

Sulfa crystals may appear in your pet's urine. Your pet should be allowed to drink plenty of water while taking this medication. Other side effects that may occur include KCS or dry eye, anemia, fever, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea, joint inflammation, kidney damage, and skin rash. Stop the medication and contact your veterinarian if any of the above symptoms occur. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, or coma. If these signs occur, contact your veterinarian immediately. 

What other drugs will affect Albon Suspension?

Before giving Albon Suspension, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given methotrexate, warfarin, phenylbutazone, thiazide diuretics, aspirin, probenecid or phenytoin. 

Albon Suspension Directions:

  • Albon Suspension is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections.
  • Albon Suspension is also used in dogs and cats for the treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by coccidial infection.
  • Albon should not be used in animals allergic to it or other sulfa (sulfonamide) drugs.
Tip:

It is important for your pet to drink a lot of water.

Albon Suspension Dosage:

Albon Suspension Dosage for Cats
Weight Dosage
All weights Give an initial dose of 1 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (25 mg/lb) followed by 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (12.5 mg/lb) every 24 hours thereafter.
Albon Suspension Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All weights Give an initial dose of 1 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (25 mg/lb) followed by 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lbs of pet's body weight (12.5 mg/lb) every 24 hours thereafter.
Albon Suspension Dosage for Horses
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Store Albon Suspension at room temperature.

Albon Suspension Ingredients:

Albon Suspension
Active Ingredients (per tsp) Amount
Sulfadimethoxine 250 mg

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