3-Nitro
Generic name: roxarsone granules
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
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Roxarsone
Type A Medicated Article
For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency for growing chickens, growing turkeys, and growing-finishing swine.
For improved pigmentation of growing chickens and growing turkeys.
An aid in the treatment of swine dysentery (hemorrhagic enteritis or bloody scours).
Active drug ingredient
| 3-Nitro-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid (roxarsone) (equivalent to 90.7 grams roxarsone per pound of product) | 20% |
Inactive ingredients
| Roughage product, calcium carbonate, mineral oil | 80% |
Use directions
For increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency, and improved pigmentation for growing chickens and growing turkeys
Mix 4 ounces (113.4 grams) to 8 ounces (226.8 grams) of 3-Nitro 20 in 2,000 pounds (909 kg) of a complete feed. These mixtures will provide 0.0025% to 0.005% (22.7 grams to 45.4 grams) of 3-Nitro-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid (roxarsone) in the feed.
Give continuously through the growing period.
For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency for growing-finishing swine
Mix 4 ounces (113.4 grams) to 6 ounces (170.1 grams) of 3-Nitro 20 in 2,000 pounds (909 kg) of a complete feed. These mixtures will provide 0.0025% to 0.00375% (22.7 grams to 34.1 grams) of 3-Nitro-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid (roxarsone) in the feed.
Give continuously through the growing-finishing period.
As an aid in the treatment of swine dysentery (hemorrhagic enteritis or bloody scours)
Mix 2 pounds (909 grams) of 3-Nitro 20 in 2,000 pounds (909 kg) of a complete feed. This mixture will provide 0.02% (181.5 grams) of 3-Nitro-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid (roxarsone) in the feed.
Give for no more than 6 consecutive days.
If improvement is not observed, consult a veterinarian.
Mixing Directions
To obtain a uniform distribution of the active drug ingredient in the finished feed, prepare an intermediate blend. Then add the appropriate amount of this to 2,000 pounds (909 kg) of finished feed to provide the desired concentration of active drug. Mix thoroughly.
Caution
Must be mixed thoroughly in feed before use.
Use as the sole source of organic arsenic. Use only as directed.
In case of swine dysentery, treated animals must actually consume enough medicated feed to provide a therapeutic dose.
Poultry and swine should have access to drinking water at all times.
Drug over.
