Ketoprofen injection
  • Ketoprofen injection
  • Ketoprofen injection
  • Ketoprofen injection
  • Ketoprofen injection

Ketoprofen injection

For veterinary use only

COMPOSITION

Each ml contains Ketoprofen 100mg.

INDICATIONS

Ketoprofen is an NSAID and is used for treatment of moderate pain and inflammation. In dogs and cats, it has been shown effective for treating pyrexia. In horses, ketoprofen is used for musculoskeletal inflammation and pain, abdominal pain, and other inflammatory conditions. Ketoprofen also has been used in cattle and pigs. In cattle, it has been effective for fever, pain, and inflammation associated with mastitis. In pigs, reducing the pyrexia and respiratory rate associated with bacterial or viral respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For intramuscular injection.

Horses: 2.2-3.3mg/kg body weight, i.e. 1ml/30-45kg body weight.

Pigs, cattle and small ruminants: 3mg/kg body weight, i.e. 1ml/33kg body weight.

Dogs and cats: 2mg/kg body weight, i.e. 1ml/50kg body weight.

ADVERSE RACTION

All NSAIDs share the similar adverse effect of GI toxicity. The most common side effect is vomiting. GI ulceration is possible in some animals. Bleeding problems can occur if ketoprofen is administered before or after surgery.

SPECIAL WARNINGS

Do not administer to animals prone to GI ulcers. Do not administer with other ulcerogenic drugs such as corticosteroids. Do not use extended-release formulations of ketoprofen.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat: 7 days.

Milk: 24 hours.

STORAGE

Seal and protect from light.

Keep out of reach of children.

PACKAGING

100ml/bottle

SHELF LIFE 

3 years.