OXYTOCIN
COMPOSITION
In 1 ml
Oxytocin……………………….10 IU
Excipient qs…………………….1 ml
INDICATION
For stimulation of uterine contractions. Acceleration of normal labor. Prevention and treatment of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage, retained placenta, secundines and remains of exudates. Pyometritis and endometritis. Initiation of lactation after birth (milk letdown), agalactia. Coadjuvant (or single) treatment of mastitis.
ADMINISTRATION
Administration by deep intramuscular injection:
- Mares, cows, sows……… 1 – 4 ml
- Ewes, goats ………………. 0.2 – 1 ml
- Dogs ………………………… 0.2 – 1 ml
- Cats …………………………. 0.2 – 0.5 ml
Recommended dose for intravenous injection: 25% of intramuscular dose, diluted 1:10 in sterile water for injections.
Where speed of onset is not a priority, the product may be given by the subcutaneous route.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use in case of dystocia caused by abnormal presentation or foetal size or in other situations
where vaginal delivery is contraindicated
WITHDRAWAL TIME
None
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, keep away from children.
SHELF LIFE
2 years from manufacturing date
PACKAGING
50 ml, 100 ml
