Pentobarbital for Euthanasia 20% w/v Solution for Injection

Země: Velká Británie

Jazyk: angličtina

Zdroj: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Aktivní složka:

Pentobarbital Sodium

Dostupné s:

Ayrton Saunders Limited

ATC kód:

QN51AA01

INN (Mezinárodní Name):

Pentobarbital Sodium

Stav Autorizace:

Expired

Charakteristika produktu

Revised: November 2022
AN: 01984/2022
SUMMARY OF PRODUCTS CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Pentobarbital for Euthanasia 20% w/v Solution for Injection
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)
Pentobarbital Sodium
EXCIPIENTS
Patent Blue V (E131)
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
% W/V
20.00
0.0006
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
Clear blue liquid
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Domestic pets and smaller farm animals, mink and large animals
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
100ml pack:
for euthanasia of domestic pets and smaller farm animals.
500ml pack:
for euthanasia of mink and large animals
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Not to be used for anaesthesia
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Revised: November 2022
AN: 01984/2022
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i) Special precautions for use in animals
In the event of accidental administration to an animal not presented
for
euthanasia, measures such as artificial respiration, administration of
oxygen and the use of analeptics are appropriate.
ii) Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary
medicinal
product to animals
Pentobarbital is a potent hypnotic and a sedative (Schedule 3
Controlled
Drug). It is toxic if swallowed and can be absorbed through the skin.
This is a potent drug, which is toxic to man. Particular care should
be taken
to avoid accidental ingestion and self-injection.
In the event of accidental self-administration, by injection or skin
absorption, seek URGENT medical attention, advising medical service of
barbiturate poisoning.
In the event of accident the following action should be taken:
Skin – Wash immediately with water and then thoroughly with soap
and water
Eyes - Wash immediately with cold water and obtain medical
attention
Ingestion – Obtain medical attention immediately. Wash out
mouth. Keep warm and rest.
Accidental self-injection - Obtain URGENT medical attention, advising
medical services of barbiturate poison