Description
Ketoprofen is a derivative of phenylpropionic acid, and belongs to the non steroidal anti-inflammatory group of drugs. Like all such substances, its principal pharmacological actions are anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti pyretic.
Information
Composition
Contains per ml.:
Ketoprofen ………………………………………………………………………………………… 100 mg.
Solvents ad. …………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 ml.
Indications
Inflammatory and painful conditions of the bones and joints and muscle-skeletal systems in horses. Colic in horses. Respiratory infection and acute clinical mastitis in cattle. Respiratory infection in pigs and Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia syndrome in sow.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to ketoprofen.
Concurrent administration or administration of other non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 24 hours.
Administration in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease.
Administration to pregnant mares, because the effects of ketoprofen on fertility, pregnancy or foetal health of horses have not been determined.
Side effects
Gastric or renal intolerance due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Packing
Vial of 50 and 100 ml.
Usage
Dosage
Horses : 1.0ml per 45kg body weight by intravenous injection once daily for up to 3 to 5 days
Cattle : 1.0ml per 33kg body weight by intravenous or deep intramuscular injection once daily for up to 3 days.
Pigs :1.0ml per 33kg body weight once by deep intramuscular injection.
Withdrawal times
Horses :1 day
Cattle : following intravenous administration: 1 day
:following intramuscular administration: 4 days
Pigs: 4 days
There is no withdrawal period necessary for the milk of treated cattle.
Warning
Keep away from children.
Do not store in refrigerator or freezer.
Protect against frost.