Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injectio
dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection
composition:
1. contains per ml:
dexamethasone base …….……………2mg
solvents ad…..…………………………1ml
2. contains per ml:
dexamethasone base ….………………4mg
solvents ad………………..……………1ml
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.
administration and dosage:(0.2%)
for intramuscular or intravenous administration:
cattle: 5-15ml
calves, goats, sheep and swine:1-2.5ml
dogs: 0.25-1ml
cats:0.25ml
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.
side effects:
a temporary drop in milk production in lactating animals.
polyuria and polydypsia.
reduced wound healing.
withdrawal time:
for meat: 3 days.
for milk: 1 day.
warning:
keep out of the reach of children.