Dexamethasone 0.4% injection

Dexamethasone Injection 0.4% 

COMPOSITION:

Contains per ml:

Dexamethasone base………. 4 mg.

Solvents ad…………………….1 ml.

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:

Horse : 0.6 – 1.25 ml

Cattle :1.25 - 5 ml.

Goats, sheep and swine : 1 - 3 ml.

Dogs , cats : 0.125 - 0.25ml.

WITHDRAWAL TIMES:

- For meat : 3 days.

- For milk : 1 day.

WARNING:

Keep out of reach of children.