Dexamethasone Injection 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
For Veterinay Use
COMPOSITION:
Contains per ml:
Dexamethasone base...…. 1mg.
Solvents ad.............1ml.
DESCRIPTION:
Dexamethasone is a glucocorticosteroid with a strong antiflogistic, anti-allergic and gluconeogenetic action.
INDICATIONS:
Acetone anaemia, allergies, arthritis, bursitis, shock, and tendovaginitis in calves, cats, cattle, dogs, goats, sheep and swine.
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
Unless abortion or early parturition is required, administration of Glucortin-20 during the last trimester of gestation is contra-indicated.
Administration to animals with an impaired kidney or heart function.
Osteoporosis.
SIDE EFFECTS:
A temporary drop in milk production in lactating animals.
Polyuria and polydypsia.
Reduced resistance against all pathogens.
Delayed wound healing.
DOSAGE:
For intramuscular or intravenous administration:
Cattle : 5 - 15 ml.
Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 1 - 2.5 ml.
Dogs : 0.25 - 1 ml.
Cats : 0.25 ml.
WITHDRAWAL TIMES:
- For meat : 3 days.
- For milk : 1 day.
WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children.