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Deccox® -M

Product Type: OTC TYPE B MEDICATED FEED ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Autor Name: Alpharma Inc. Animal Health
Code Source: 46573-510
Route of Administration: ORAL

Deccox

Generic: decoquinate

Ingredients:

  • Decoquinate Decoquinate : Active ingredient - basis of strength - 3632 mg in 0.45 kg
  • Lactose : Inactive ingredient
  • Soybean Oil : Inactive ingredient
  • Lecithin, Soybean : Inactive ingredient
  • Silicon Dioxide : Inactive ingredient

Package Description:

  • 2.27 kg in 1 BAG

Decoquinate Medicated Powder for Whole Milk

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.
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)
Trademarks registered
by Alpharma Inc.
800310 0904

Figure
Deccox  ®  -M

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)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 LB Bag
Deccox  ®  -M

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