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 toxemia).
• 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 contact 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).