Glucortin-20

Interchemie, Netherlands

Anti-inflammatory injection  for parenteral administration

Contains:

Contains per ml:

Dexamethasone base  ....................................................................................   2 mg.

Description:

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticosteroid with a strong antiflogistic, anti-allergic and gluconeogenetic action.

Indications:

Dexamethasone may be used whenever a parenteral corticosteroid preparation giving a medium duration of activity is indicated. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent in cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, dogs and cats, and for the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle. The product can also be used to induce parturition in cattle. Dexamethasone is suitable for treatment of acetone anaemia, allergies, arthritis, bursitis, shock and tendovaginitis.

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 days.

 Indications:

Dexamethasone may be used whenever a parenteral corticosteroid preparation giving a medium duration of activity is indicated. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs and cats, and for the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle. The product can also be used to induce parturition in cattle. Dexamethasone is suitable for treatment of acetone anaemia, allergies, arthritis, bursitis, shock and tendovaginitis.

Contra-indications:

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 renal or heart function. Osteoporosis.

Storage conditions:

In a dark place at room temperature 15-25 ° C.

Packaging:

Vial of 50 ml.

Side effects:

A temporary drop in milk production in lactating animals. Polyuria and polydypsia. Reduced resistance against all pathogens. Delayed wound healing