Oxytocin for Horses, Cows, Sows & Ewes
Oxytocin for Animals
*Rx* Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
For Animal Use Only
Keep Out of Reach of Children
NADA 99-169, Approved by FDA
Each mL Contains:
Oxytocic Activity Equivalent to 20 USP Posterior Pituitary units with Sodium Hydroxide/Acetic Acid for pH adjustment.
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Chlorobutanol (as preservative) |
2.4 mg |
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Water For Injection |
q.s. |
Store between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).
Note:Â As this is a multi-dose container, this preparation should be handled under aseptic conditions.
Hazardous-Not for human use (California).
Do not freeze.
INDICATIONS:Â Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood. It will contract smooth muscle cells of the mammary gland for milk letdown if the udder is in proper physiological state.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS)
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For obstetrical use: |
U.S.P. Units |
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Horses and Cows |
100 |
(5 mL) |
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Sows and Ewes |
30-50 |
(1 1/2 to 2 1/2 mL) |
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For milk letdown: |
U.S.P. Units |
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Cows |
10-20 |
(1/2 to 1 mL) |
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Sows |
5-20 |
(1/4 to 1 mL) |
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:Â Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished.PRECAUTIONS:Â For prepartum usage, full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by the administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy.NET CONTENTS: |
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100 mL |
Iss0705 |
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