Description:
Phenylbutazone is a pyrazolone derivative belonging to the group of antipyretic analgesics with besides analgesic and antipyretic also antiflogistic properties.
Information
Composition:
Contains per ml:
Phenylbutazone……………………………………………………………………………………… 200 mg.
Solvents ad………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.
Indications:
(Peri-)arthritis, bursitis, myositis, neuritis, tendinitis and tendovaginitis.
Birth trauma, impotentia coeundi of bull, muscle injuries and painful injuries like contusions, distortions, haemorrhages and luxations in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Administration to animals with an impaired liver, renal and/or heart function.
Administration to animals with gastric or intestinal ulcers.
Administration to very young animals.
Caution is necessary when Phenylject is administered together with other strong plasma‑protein binding drug, which can drive phenylbutazone out of the protein binding (like salicylates, sulphonamides).
Side effects:
Bleedings.
Gastrointestinal irritation, gastric ulcers.
Blood dyscrasias.
Packing:
Vial of 100 ml.
Usage
Side effects:
Bleedings.
Gastrointestinal irritation, gastric ulcers.
Blood dyscrasias.
Dosage:
For intramuscular or slow intravenous administration.
Cattle : 1 ml per 20 kg body weight.
Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 1 ml per 10 kg body weight.
Withdrawal time:
– For meat : 12 days.
– For milk : 4 days.
