DEXACIN
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION B.P.
DEXACIN helps in treatment of anti-inflammatory or allergic conditions in Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Dogs and Cats.
Category
Veterinary Medicines, Liquid Injections
Pack Size
5 ml, 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml
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Contact supportCOMPOSITION
Each ml contains :
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
B.P.
Equi. to Dexamethasone phosphate
4 mg
Methyl hydroxybenzoate (As preservative)
B.P. 0.15% w/v
Propyl hydroxybenzoate (As preservative)
B.P. 0.02% w/v
Water for Injection
B.P. q.s.
INDICATION
Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Dogs and Cats :
Treatment of anti-inflammatory or allergic conditions.
Cattle : Induction of parturition. Treatment of primary ketosis (acetonaemia).
Horses : Treatment of arthritis, bursitis or tenosynovitis.
CONTRAINDICATION
Except in emergency situations, do not use in animals suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, Renal insufficiency, Cardiac insufficiency, Hyperadrenocorticism or Osteoporosis. Do not use in viral infections during the viraemic stage or in cases of systemic mycotic infections. Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal or corneal ulcers or demodicosis. Do not administer intra-articularly where there is evidence of fractures, bacterial joint infections and aseptic bone necrosis. Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to corticosteroids and to any other ingredient of the product.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Dose according to body weight : For the treatment of inflammatory or allergic conditions the following average dose are advised :
| TYPE/SPECIES | DOSE |
|---|---|
| Horses, Cattle, Pigs | 0.06 mg/kg (0.015 ml/kg) body weight |
| Dogs, Cats | 0.1 mg/kg (0.025 ml/kg) body weight |
For the treatment of primary ketosis in Cattle (acetonaemia): 0.02 to 0.04 mg/kg (0.005 to 0.01 ml/kg) body weight in Cows given by Intramuscular injection is advocated dependent on size of Cows and the duration of the signs. Care should be taken not to overdose channel island breeds. Larger doses will be required if the signs have been present for some time or if relapsed animals are being treated. For the indication of parturition - to avoid oversize and mammary oedema in Cattle. A single Intramuscular injection of 0.04 mg/kg (0.01 ml/kg) body weight in Cows after day 260 of pregnancy. Parturition will normally occur within 48-72 hours.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
| TYPE/SPECIES | PERIOD |
|---|---|
| Meat | 8 days |
| Milk | 4 days |