Product Details
Injectable solution for short acting systemic corticosteroid therapy. Has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-shock/stress and gluconeogenic activity.
Dexadreson®
Active Ingredients
Contains 2mg/mL of dexamethasone (as the sodium phosphate).
Indications
Can be used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent in horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs and cats and for the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle.
Dosage
Initial doses may be maximum or near maximum but once symptoms are controlled doses should be reduced to maintenance levels.
| IV, IM, S/C | Horse, Cattle | 10-30mg |
| Foal, Calf, Sheep, Goat, Pig | 2-5mg | |
| Dog | 0.25-2mg | |
| Cat | 0.25-0.5mg | |
| Intra-articular | Horse | 2-10mg |
The intravenous route is particularly useful when a rapid response is required. During prolonged therapy anabolic steroids should be considered to counteract any possible catabolic breakdown of tissues.
Withholding Period
Meat: Cattle – 1 day; Horses and pigs – 63 days; Sheep and goats – 91 days
Milk: Cattle – 2 milkings (24 hours); Sheep and goats – 35 days
Not for use in bobby calves.
ACVM No: A1421
AVAILABLE ONLY UNDER VETERINARY AUTHORISATION
Additional Information
Pack Size: 50mL