Active ingredients |
Dexamethasone |
Composition |
Contains per ml: Dexamethasone base………. 1 mg. Solvents ad…………………….1 ml. |
Descriptions |
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 & Administration |
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 period |
For meat : 3 days. For milk : 1 day. |
Storage |
Protect from light and seal tightly. It is recommended to store in a dry place at normal temperature |
Warnings |
Keep out of reach of children. |