DECCOX- decoquinate granule

Deccox by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Deccox by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Phibro Animal Health. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Deccox

(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 feed 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 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5 mg per kg) of body weight per day. 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
167	4,542	0.5	2271	*(See footnote)

*The Type B medicated feed must be mixed with feed ingredients at the rate of 1 part Type B medicated feed with 9 parts feed ingredients.                           

 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	1,136	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 complete feed to provide proper decoquinate levels daily for animals weighing an average of 600 pounds.

lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily FeedingRate 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

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

WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling. 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 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lbs (0.5 mg per kg) of body weight per day. 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

WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling. 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

WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling. 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 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lbs (0.5 mg per kg) of body weight per day. 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

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD AND RESIDUE WARNINGS

No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling. Do not feed to goats producing milk for human consumption

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Questions/Comments? For technical assistance or to obtain a Safety Data Sheet(s), contact Phibro Animal Health Corporation at
1-888-403-0074 or ww.pahc.com. To report side effects, contact Phibro Animal Health Corporation at 1-888-475-7355. For additional
information about reporting side effects for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae

Phibro, Phibro logo and Deccox are trademarks owned by or licensed to Phibro Animal Health Corporation or its affiliates.

Distributed by:
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Net Wt 50 LB (22.68 kg)

176-9028-01

Label

Deccox Label

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DECCOX 
decoquinate granule

Product Information
Product Type	OTC TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 66104-6825
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: 66104-6825-0	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 - Phibro Animal Health (006989008)