Dexamethasone Injection 0.4%
COMPOSITION: Contains per ml: Dexamethasone base………. 4 mg. Solvents ad…………………….1 ml. 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. 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. Osteoporosis. SIDE EFFECTS: A temporary drop in milk production in lactating animals. Polyuria and polydypsia. Reduced resistance against all pathogens. Delayed wound healing. DOSAGE: For intramuscular or intravenous administration: Horse : 0.6 - 1.25 ml Cattle :1.25 - 5 ml. Goats, sheep and swine : 1 - 3 ml. Dogs , cats : 0.125 - 0.25ml. WITHDRAWAL TIMES: - For meat : 3 days. - For milk : 1 day. WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.