Corid
Generic name: amprolium solution
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
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9.6% Oral Solution
Coccidiostat
INDICATIONS
An aid in the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zurnii in calves. For a satisfactory diagnosis a microscopic examination of the feces should be done before treatment. When treating outbreaks, drug should be administered promptly after diagnosis is determined.
Corid Dosage and Administration
5-Day Treatment Protocol | 21-Day Prevention Protocol |
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Daily Dosage: 10 mg amprolium/kg (10 mg per 2.2 lb body weight) | Daily Dosage: 5 mg amprolium/kg (5 mg per 2.2 lb body weight) |
USE DIRECTIONS
There are 96 mg of amprolium in every 1 mL of Corid 9.6% Solution.
1 fl oz = 29.57 mL | 8 fl oz = 1/2 pint (236.56 mL) | |
1 fl oz = 2 measuring tablespoons | 16 fl oz = 1 pint (473.12 mL) |
IN DRINKING WATER
Mix Corid daily with fresh drinking water.
5-DAY TREATMENT
Add Corid 9.6% Oral Solution to drinking water at the rate of 16 fl oz/100 gal. At the usual rate of water consumption this will provide an intake of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Offer this solution as the only source of water for 5 days. Use on a herd basis only; when one or more calves show signs of coccidiosis, it is likely that the rest of the group has been exposed, and all calves in the group should be treated.
21-DAY PREVENTION
During periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add Corid 9.6% Oral Solution to drinking water at the rate of 8 fl oz/100 gal. At usual rates of water consumption this will provide an intake of approximately 5 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Offer this solution as the only source of water for 21 days.
AS A DRENCH
Corid drench solutions may be stored in a clean, closed, labeled container for up to 3 days.
5-DAY TREATMENT
Add 3 fl oz Corid 9.6% Oral Solution to 1 pt of water and, with a dose syringe, give 1 fl oz of this drench solution for each 100 lb (45 kg) body weight. This will provide a dose of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Give daily for 5 days. Use on