AVET Pentobarbitone Sodium Euthanasia Solution

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

PENTOBARBITONE SODIUM

Available from:

AVET HEALTH LIMITED

Pharmaceutical form:

PARENTERAL LIQUID/SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

PENTOBARBITONE SODIUM BARBITURATE Active 300.0 mg/ml

Units in package:

100 mL; 200 mL; 250 mL; 450 mL; 500 mL

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic area:

EUTHANASIATES

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 4; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: ANIMAL: [EUTHANASIA]

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

AVET
Pentobarbitone Sodium Euthanasia Solution
92079/134448
Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Label Name:
AVET Pentobarbitone Sodium Euthanasia Solution
Signal Headings:
PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Constituent
Statements:
300 mg/mL PENTOBARBITONE SODIUM
(equivalent to 273 mg/mL PENTOBARBITONE)
Claims:
For euthanasia only.
For use only by a registered veterinarian.
Net Contents:
100 mL, 200 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL
Directions for Use:
Restraints:
For euthanasia only.
DO NOT USE as an anaesthetic.
DO NOT USE in animals that may be used for human or animal
consumption.
Contraindications:
Precautions:
Side Effects:
In some species, excitement may occur during induction.
Terminal gasping may occur following use of the product.
Dosage and
Administration:
Administer by intravenous injection.
DOSE: 1-2 mL per 5 kg bodyweight. RLP APPROVED
General Directions:
The product is irritant and painful when injected extravascularly.
The product may be administered via the intracardiac or
intraperitoneal route. However, this
may be associated with distress, discomfort and/or a delayed effect.
Sequential use of sedatives, tranquillizers and/or local anaesthetics
should be considered
to prevent and/or ameliorate undesirable effects.
Premedication with a suitable sedative is recommended in horses and
cattle.
For euthanasia of pregnant animals – allow for increased BW. Wait at
least 25 minutes
before accessing the foetus and euthanise separately if necessary.
Poikilotherms must be maintained at optimum temperature to ensure
effectiveness.
Species-appropriate measures, e.g. pithing or freezing, should be
taken after
unconsciousness to prevent spontaneous recovery.
Withholding Periods:
Trade Advice:
Safety Directions:
First Aid Instructions:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 13 11
26.
First Aid Warnings:
Additional User
Safety:
Environmental
Statements:
Disposal:
Dispose of container by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.
Storage