Function | Anti-Allergic Agents, anti-inflammatory |
Product Name | Dexamethasone 0.2% I njection |
Composition |
Contains per ml:
Dexamethasone base ------- 2 mg. Solvents ad .------------------ 1 ml. |
Indication | Acetone anaemia, allergies, arthritis, bursitis, shock and tendovaginitis in calves, cats, cattle, dogs, goats, sheep and swine. |
Dosage and Administration |
For intramuscular or intravenous administration:
c attle : 5 - 15 ml. c alves, goats, sheep and swine : 1 - 2.5 ml. d ogs : 0.25 - 1 ml. c ats : 0.25 ml. |
Contra-indication |
1Unless abortion or early parturition is required, administration of Glucortin-20 during the last trimester of gestation is contra-indicated.
2Administration to animals with an impaired kidney or heart function. 3Osteoporosis. |
Side Effects |
1A temporary drop in milk production in lactating animals.
2Polyuria and polydypsia. 3Reduced resistance against all pathogens. 4Delayed wound healing. |
Withdrawal Period |
For meat
:
3 days
.
For milk : 1 day. |
Storage | Store in cool place, protected from light. |
Specification | 0.2% |