DESCRIPTION:
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is indicated for use as an anti-inflammatory and/or glucocorticoid agent in conditions such as acute arthritis.
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate equivalent to
Dexamethasone phosphate…………………………………………4mg
Methylparaben (As preservatives)…………………………I.P 0.18%w/v
Propylparaben………………………………………………….I.P 0.02%w/v
Water for Injection……………………………………………………..I.P q.s
INDICATIONS:
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Anaphylactic \ Septic \ Surgical shock.
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All inflammatory conditions.
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Arthritis and related conditions.
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Pregnancy toxaemia.
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Bovine ketosis.
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Allergic and dermatological conditions.
USES:
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It is used for cattle, sheeps, Dogs and Cats.
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It is a powerful glucocorticoid that is used in veterinary medicine to treat a very wide range of conditions, from inflammation to autoimmune diseases.
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It is similar to cortisone, a naturally-occurring hormone produced by the adrenal gland.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
Cattle & Horses:
4-20 mg daily or 1-5 ml daily.
Calves, Sheep, Goats & Pigs:
2-4 mg daily i.e. 0.5 -1 ml daily.
Dogs & cats:
0.5-2 mg daily i.e. 0.25-0.5 ml daily.
ROUTE:
By I/M or slow I/V use.
PRESENTATION:
2ml/ 5ml/ 30ml vials.