DECCOX- decoquinate granule

Deccox by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Deccox by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Zoetis Inc., Hikal Limited, Zoetis LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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(Decoquinate Type A Medicated Article)
Coccidiostat

Active ingredient

Decoquinate................................................................................................................. 6% (27.2 g/lb)

Ingredients

Corn meal, soybean oil, lecithin and silicon dioxide

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Must be mixed with other ingredients before feeding. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite. Mixing and conveying equipment should be properly grounded.

Cattle

For the prevention of coccidiosis in ruminating and non-ruminating calves (including veal calves) and cattle caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii.

Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard. Coccidiostats are not indicated for use in adult animals due to continuous previous exposure.

• 1.For Supplements or Topdress
  • a. Type B Medicated Feed

lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
	g/ton	%	mg/lb
* This supplement must be mixed with grain at the rate of 1 part supplement with 9 parts grain. The resulting mixture contains 0.05% decoquinate and is then to be fed at the rate of 1/10 lb per 100 lbs body weight daily.
167	4542	0.5	2271	*(See footnote)

                            b. Liquid  - Type B Medicated Feed

• (1)Add the appropriate amount of Deccox to liquid supplement to provide the proper decoquinate level per head daily (see table below).
• (2)The pH of the supplement must be between 5.0 to 6.5.
• (3)Supplements must contain a suspending agent to maintain viscosity of not less than 500 centipoises.

lbs Deccox per ton of Liquid Supplement	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
	g/ton	%	mg/lb
4.18	114	0.0125	56.8	1/10 lb/25 lbs body weight
8.36	227	0.025	113.5	1/10 lb/50 lbs body weight
16.7	454	0.05	227.0	1/10 lb/100 lbs body weight

                             c .Type C Medicated Feed

The table below shows the amount of Deccox required per ton of supplement to provide proper decoquinate levels per head daily

lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
	g/ton	%	mg/lb
16.7	454	0.05	227	1/10 lb/100 lbs body weight
33.4	908	0.1	454	1/10 lb/200 lbs body weight
41.75	1136	0.125	568	1/10 lb/250 lbs body weight

 2. For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

The table below shows the amount of Deccox required per ton of supplement to provide proper decoquinate levels per head daily.

lbs Deccox per  ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
	g/ton	%	mg/lb
0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	20 lbs
0.7	19.0	0.0021	9.5	14.3 lbs
1.0	27.2	0.0030	13.6	10 lbs

The following formula can be used to calculate the amount of Deccox (6% decoquinate) to be included in one ton of feed to provide the daily dosage of 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lbs body weight.

Avg. Weight of Individual Animal to be Medicated	× 454	=	lbs Deccox to be added per ton feed
Avg. Pounds of Medicated Feed per Animal, per Day	× 27,200

Note: Mix Deccox in a ratio of 1:9 with ground grain prior to adding it to the mixer.

Warning

Do not feed to cows producing milk for human consumption

Sheep

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in young sheep caused by Eimeria ovinoidalis, E. crandallis, E. parva, and E. bakuensis.

Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.

Sheep Body Weight in lbs	lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
		g/ton	%	mg/lb
30	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	1.0 lbs
60	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	2.0 lbs
90	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	3.0 lbs

Warning

Do not feed to sheep producing milk for human consumption

Chickens

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in broiler chickens - caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. mivati, E. maxima, and E. brunetti.

Thoroughly mix one (1) pound of Deccox in each ton of complete ration and feed continuously

Warning

Do not feed to laying hens producing eggs for human consumption

Goats

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in young goats caused by Eimeria christenseni and E. ninakohlyakimovae.

Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.

Goats Body Weight in lbs	lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
		g/ton	%	mg/lb
30	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	1.0 lbs

Warning

Do not feed to goats producing milk for human consumption

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Restricted Drug (California) - Use only as directed. Not for human use.

Approved by FDA under NADA # 039-417

Storage

Store below 25°C (77°F), excursions permitted to 37°C (99°F). Keep bag tightly closed.

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Manufactured by
Zoetis LLC
Chicago Heights, IL

Distributed by:
Zoetis Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Product of India

Net wt 50 LB (22.68 kg)

 

40026636

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 22.68 kg Bag

Decccox 50 lb bag

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DECCOX 
decoquinate granule

Product Information
Product Type	OTC TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 54771-1601
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DECOQUINATE (UNII: 534I52PVWH) (DECOQUINATE - UNII:534I52PVWH)	DECOQUINATE	27.2 g  in 0.45 kg

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE (White to Tan)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 54771-1601-0	22.68 kg in 1 BAG

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NADA	NADA039417	01/03/2009

Labeler - Zoetis Inc. (828851555)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Hikal Limited		918602129	API MANUFACTURE

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Zoetis LLC		099219842	MANUFACTURE