PLEASE NOTE: A prescription issued by a UK registered vet (MRCVS) is required before this item can be dispatched.
Dexa-ject 2 mg/ml Injection 100ml
Product Description
Indicated for use in horses, cattle, pigs, dogs and cats for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic conditions.
Cattle: Induction of parturition and treatment of primary ketosis (acetonaemia).
Horses: Treatment of arthritis, bursitis or tenosynovitis.
Dosage
Species Dosage Horses, cattle, pigs 0.06 mg/kg body weight corresponding to 1.5 ml/50 kg Dogs, cats 0.1 mg/kg body weight corresponding to 0.5 ml/10 kg For the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle (acetonaemia) 0.02 to 0.04 mg/kg body weight corresponding to a dose of 5-10 ml per 500 kg BW given by intramuscular injection, dependent on the size of the cow 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 induction of parturition – to avoid foetal oversize and mammary oedema in cattle.
A single intramuscular injection of 0.04 mg/kg body weight corresponding to 10 ml per 500 kg BW after day 260 of pregnancy. Parturition will normally occur within 48-72 hours.
Withdrawals
Cattle:
- Meat and offal: 8 days
- Milk: 72 hours
Pigs:
- Meat and offal: 2 days
Horses:
- Meat and offal: 8 days
- Not permitted for use in horses producing milk for human consumption.
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Available in 50ml and 100ml
