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Deccox

Alpharma Inc. Animal Health

Deccox-M


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Decoquinate
Medicated Powder for Whole Milk

Purpose

To be added to whole milk for the prevention of coccidiosis in ruminating and non-ruminating calves, including veal calves caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii.

Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.

Active ingredient

Decoquinate........................................................................... (3632 mg/lb) 0.8%

Inactive ingredients

Lactose.....................................................................................................    87%
Other (corn meal, soybean oil, lecithin and silicon dioxide).......................... 12.2%

Directions for use

Dosage

Feed at the rate of 22.7 mg per 100 lb (0.5 mg per kg) body weight daily for at least 28 days.

Mixing Directions - Individual Animal

Prepare fresh daily as shown below.
½ teaspoon per 60 lb body weight
1 teaspoon per 120 lb body weight
1 ½ teaspoons per 180 lb body weight

One level measuring teaspoon contains 28 mg of decoquinate.

Important:
Completely stir daily dose of decoquinate powder into whole milk.
Feed entire portion immediately.

Mixing Directions - Continuous Agitation

Mix Deccox-M into the total amount of whole milk (0.5 to 1.5 gallon per calf daily) needed for the number of calves to be fed, using level measuring cups, teaspoons (tsp) or tablespoons (TBS). Prepare fresh daily and feed each calf an equal portion of the total amount of medicated whole milk prepared as shown below.

If Average Calf Weight (lbs) is: Amount This is a measurement of volume not weight (do not convert to ounces). of Deccox-M for
5 Calves 10 Calves 20 Calves 40 Calves 80 Calves
75 1 TBS 2 TBS ¼ cup ½ cup 1 cup
100 4 tsp 8 tsp ⅓ cup ⅔ cup 1⅓ cups
150 2 TBS ¼ cup ½ cup 1 cup 2 cups
200 8 tsp ⅓ cup ⅔ cup 1⅓ cups 2⅔ cups

Important:
Stir or agitate continuously.
Feed immediately in containers for individual animals only.
Do not use in bulk feeding containers (i.e., Calf-Bars).

Failure to properly mix and feed this product may result in underdosing or overdosing of some animals due to settling out of the drug.

Restricted Drug (California) - Use only as directed. Not for human use.

NADA 141-060, Approved by FDA.

Marketed by
Alpharma Inc.
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Net wt 5 LB (2.27 kg)

Deccox

Trademarks registered
by Alpharma Inc.

800310 0904

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 LB Bag

Deccox®-M

ALPHARMA

Decoquinate
Medicated Powder for Whole Milk

See back panel for use directions.

Net wt 5 LB (2.27 kg)

ALPHARMA®

V OTC C

Deccox®-M
Net wt 5 LB (2.27 kg)

Deccox

Deccox

decoquinate POWDER

Product Information

Product Type Otc type b medicated feed animal drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:46573-510
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Decoquinate Decoquinate 3632 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
LACTOSE
SOYBEAN OIL
LECITHIN, SOYBEAN
SILICON DIOXIDE

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (White to Tan)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:46573-510-22 2.27 in 1 BAG

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NADA NADA141060 2009-01-01


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