What is a Generic Drug?
A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
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Description
Bird Sulfa (sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim) is an antibiotic that is used to treat systemic and local infections in pet birds, exotic birds, and racing pigeons.
Bird Sulfa is dispensed in tablets that contain 400 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg of trimethoprim. It is available with a valid prescription from your veterinarian.
Directions
Bird Sulfa should be administered as directed by your veterinarian. Typically, one tablet is added to 8 ounces of the bird’s drinking water. A fresh solution should be made each day—any leftover should be thrown away. Treatment should continue for 7-10 days.
Bird Sulfa should not be intended for bird food.
For more information on the use of Bird Sulfa, refer to the medication leaflet that comes with the prescription.
Keep the medication in a cool, dry place out of reach of children and other pets.
Contact your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Bird Sulfa include sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Contraindications
N/A–no contraindications listed from the FDA Report.
Cautions
- Before administering Bird Sulfa to your bird, discuss the following with your veterinarian:
- Your bird’s medications
- Your bird’s allergies
- Your bird’s current health problems and past medical history
- If your bird is pregnant
- Bird Sulfa is not for human use.
Side Effects
Side effects are not listed on the FDA Report. However, inform your veterinarian right away if your bird develops side effects.
With a valid prescription from your veterinarian, you can buy Bird Sulfa right here!
Reference
- Bird Sulfa. FDA Report.
Product Code : 13466
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