Doses - APRAMYCIN SULFATE

Swine:

For bacterial enteritis caused by susceptible organisms:
a) Treated pigs should consume enough water to receive 12.5 mg/kg body weight per day for 7 days. Add to drinking water at a rate of 375 mg per gallon. After adding to water, stir and allow to stand for 15 minutes, then stir again. (Label directions; Apralan®
Soluble Powder¯SKB)
b) 20 - 40 mg/kg PO daily in drinking water. (Huber 1988a)

Cattle:

For bacterial enteritis caused by susceptible organisms:
a) 20 - 40 mg/kg PO daily in drinking water. (Huber 1988a)
Monitoring Parameters -
1) Clinical efficacy
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Apramycin Sulfate Soluble Powder 37.5 g (base) bottle; Apralan® (Elanco); (OTC) Approved for use in swine. Withdrawal time = 28 days.
Apramycin Sulfate Type A medicated feed articles containing 75 g/lb.; Apralan® 75 (Elanco); (OTC) Approved for use in swine. Withdrawal time = 28 days.
An injectable product is available in some European countries.
Human-Approved Products: None
ASA - see Aspirin