Dexafast - 50ml

Treatment of inflammatory or allergic conditions. Cattle: • Induction of parturition. • Treatment of primary ketosis (acetonaemia). Horses: • Treatment of arthritis, bursitis or tenosynovitis. Dosage & Administration: The following doses are advised. Dosage Horses, cattle, pigs 0.06 mg dexamethasone /kg body weight corresponding to 1.5 ml/50 kg For the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle (acetonaemia): • 0.02 to 0.04 mg dexamethasone /kg body weight corresponding to a dose of 5-10 ml of the product per 500 kg BW given by intramuscular injection is advocated 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 (up to 0.06 mg dexamethasone/kg) 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 dexamethasone /kg body weight corresponding to 10 ml of the product per 500 kg BW after day 260 of pregnancy. • Parturition will normally occur within 48 – 72 hours. For the treatment of arthritis, bursitis or tenosynovitis by intra-articular injection in horses: • Dose 1 – 5 ml of the product. Withdrawals: Meat and offal: • Cattle: 8 days. • Pigs: 2 days. • Horses: 8 days. Milk: • Cattle: 72 hours. • Horses: Not authorised for use in horses producing milk for human consumption