Poloxalene (POX) – Medicating Ingredient Brochure

Status: Over the counter

Date of revision: November 2010

Table of approved species and claims

Approved livestock species	Approved claim(s) (abbreviated)Table note 1	Withdrawal time	Name of approved brand(s)
Cattle	Aid in the prevention of legume (alfalfa, clover) bloat	0 days	Bloat-Guard

Cattle

Table of approved claims and brands

Approved claims	Name of approved brand(s)	Drug concentration in DIN product
Claim 1	Bloat-Guard	Poloxalene at 530 g/kg

Approved for use in meal feed

Claim 1

As an aid in the prevention of legume (alfalfa, clover) bloat in cattle.

Level of medicating ingredient in a complete feed

1. Moderate bloat-producing conditions: Use a feed that will provide 1 g of poloxalene per 45.36 kg body weight daily.
2. Severe bloat-producing conditions: Use a feed that will provide 2 g of poloxalene per 45.36 kg body weight daily.

Directions for use in a complete feed

Feeds containing poloxalene should be fed starting two or three days before the animals are exposed to bloat-producing conditions.

Repeat the feeding of the feed containing poloxalene when animals are exposed to bloat-producing conditions more than 12 hours from the last feeding of feed containing poloxalene.

Caution

1. It is essential that each animal consume the total recommended dosage of poloxalene daily for adequate protection.

Accepted Compatibilities

Nil