ITOFEN INJECTION
Composition
Each 100ml contain:
Ketoprofen……..10gm
Indications
Itofen Inj. is a potent, non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and anti-pyretic properties.In the horse Itofen Inj.is indicated for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculo-skeletal disorders. It is also indicated for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic.
In cattle
Itofen Inj.is indicated for:
The supportive treatment of parturient paresis associated with calving, Reducing the pyrexia and distress associated with bacterial respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy. Improving the recovery rate in acute clinical mastitis, including acute endotoxin mastitis, caused by gram negative micro-organisms, in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy; Reducing edema of the udder associated with calving.
It is a potent non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and anti-pyretic properties.
Dosage & Administration
Horse
For use in musculo-skeletal conditions, the recommended dosage is 2.2 mg/kg ketoprofen, i.e. 1 ml of Itofen Inj.45 kg bodyweight, administered by intravenous injection once daily for up to 3 to 5 days.
For use in equine colic, the recommended dosage is 2.2 mg/kg (1 ml/45 kg) bodyweight, given by intravenous injection for immediate effect. A second injection may be given if colic recurs.
Cattle: The recommended dose is 3 mg/kg ketoprofen bodyweight, i.e. 1 ml of Itofen Inj.33 kg bodyweight, administered by intravenous or deep intramuscular injection once daily for up to 3 days.
Withdrawal Period
Horses, cattle and pigs must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
There is no withholding period necessary for the milk of treated cattle.
Animals may be slaughtered for human consumption only after the following periods from the last treatment:-
Cattle Meat following intravenous administration 1 day.
Meat-following intramuscular administration 4 days.
Milk-Zero days
Pigs Meat-4 days
Available Packing
10ml, 20ml, 50ml, 100ml and 500ml.