Dexacortyl Injection

Description

Clinical Information

Target species:

Equine, Camel, cattle, goats and pigs.

Indications for use, specifying the target species:

In horses, Camels, cattle, goats and pigs:

Treatment of inflammatory, allergic or shock conditions.

In cattle and goats:

Treatment of primary ketosis (acetoneemia, pregnancy

Induction of parturition.

In the equine, Camel:

Treatment of osteoarticular inflammatory states.

Special Precautions For Use:

Special precautions for use in animals

Administration of corticosteroids at the end of pregnancy may result in premature delivery or abortion in ruminants.

Except in the indications of acetonaemia and induction of parturition, the function of corticosteroids is to improve rather than cure. Therefore, it´s advisable to diagnose and treat the underlying disease. When used to treat shock, intravenous fluids should be administered to maintain circulation; An acid-base assessment must be carried out.

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals

In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet.

Persons with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients should avoid with the veterinary medicinal product.

Pregnant women should not handle this veterinary drug.

Dosage and Route of Administration:

Intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraarticular or periarticular routes.

Species Dose (mg dexamethasone / kg)

Equine, camel, cattle, goats, pigs 0.015 to 0.06 mg / kg (ie 1 to 4 ml / 100 kg)

The product can also be administered intra-articularly or peri-articularly. The recommended dosage is from 0.125 to 5 ml per animal depending on the weight of the animal.

Doses may be repeated as needed once 24-48 hours apart.

Induction of farrowing:

Cows: 20 mg of dexamethasone (13 ml)

Goats: 12 to 16 mg of dexamethasone (8 to 10 ml).