Label: MECADOX- carbadox powder

  • NDC Code(s): 66104-0006-0, 66104-0006-4
  • Packager: Phibro Animal Health
  • Category: OTC TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Animal Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated November 2, 2023

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  • Active Drug Ingredient:

    Carbadox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2% (10 g/lb)

  • Indications for Use:

    Control of swine dysentery (vibrionic dysentery, bloody scours or hemorrhagic dysentery); control of bacterial swine enteritis (salmonellosis or necrotic enteritis caused by Salmonella choleraesuis); increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency in swine.

  • WARNING:

    For use in the manufacture of complete swine feeds and/or swine protein supplement feeds only.

  • CAUTION:

    Certain components of animal feeds, including medicated premixes, possess properties that may be a potential health hazard or a source of personal discomfort to certain individuals who are exposed to them. Human exposure should, therefore, be minimized by observing the general industry standards for occupational health and safety.

    Precautions such as the following should be considered: dust masks or respirators and protective clothing should be worn; dust-arresting equipment and adequate ventilation should be utilized; personal hygiene should be observed; wash before eating or leaving a work site; be alert for signs of allergic reactions–seek prompt medical treatment if such reactions are suspected.

  • Complete Swine Feed

    Mixing and Use Directions

    Indications for Use

    Amount of Drug

    lb of Mecadox® 10 per ton of Complete Feed

    Increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency

    0.0011-0.00275%

    (10-25 g/ton)

    1.0-2.5 lb

    Control of swine dysentery (vibrionic dysentery, bloody scours or hemorrhagic dysentery); control of bacterial swine enteritis (salmonellosis or necrotic enteritis caused by Salmonella choleraesuis); increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency.

    0.0055%

    (50 g/ton)

    5.0 lb

    Protein Supplement

    Mixing and Use Directions

    Amount of Supplement per Ton of Complete Feed (lb)

    lb of Mecadox® 10 per Ton of Protein Supplement

    Desired Level of Mecadox® in Complete Feed

    0.0055%

    (50 g/ton)

    0.00275%

    (25 g/ton)

    0.0011%

    (10 g/ton)

    1000

    667

    500

    250

    100

    75

    50

    40

    20

    10

    15

    20

    40

    100

    133

    200

    250

    500

    5

    7

    10

    20

    50

    67

    100

    125

    250

    2

    3

    4

    8

    20

    27

    40

    50

    100

  • Warning:

    Do not feed to swine within 42 days before slaughter.

    Caution: Not for use in pregnant swine or swine intended for breeding purposes.

    Do not mix in feeds containing bentonite.

    NOT FOR HUMAN USE

    RESTRICTED DRUG (CALIFORNIA) – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

  • Storage and Handling

    Store At Or Below 25oC (77oF), Excursions Permitted Up To 40oC (104oF)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    See Back PANEL for Further Use Directions

    Mecadox® is a Phibro Animal Health Corporation registered trademark for Carbadox

    Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Teaneck, NJ 07666.

    Net Weight 40 lb (18.2 kg)

    7913000

    101-9383-01

    Approved by FDA under NADA # 041-061

  • Mecadox 10

    Mecadox 10Mecadox 10 Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MECADOX 
    carbadox powder
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66104-0006
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CARBADOX (UNII: M2X04R2E2Y) (CARBADOX - UNII:M2X04R2E2Y) CARBADOX10 g  in 0.45 kg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    CALCIUM PROPIONATE (UNII: 8AI80040KW)  
    SOYBEAN (UNII: L7HT8F1ZOD)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66104-0006-418.2 kg in 1 BAG
    2NDC:66104-0006-022.6 kg in 1 BAG
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NADANADA04106110/03/1972
    Labeler - Phibro Animal Health (006989008)