Country: Germany
Language: English
Source: HMA (Heads of Medicines Agencies)
medetomidine hydrochloride 1 mg/ml
CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
QN05CM90
Solution for injection
detomidine
Cats, Dogs
2011-09-30
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT CEPETOR 1 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION FOR DOG AND CAT 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 1 ml solution for injection contains: _Active substance: _ Medetomidine hydrochloride 1.0 mg (equivalent to 0.85 mg medetomidine) _Excipients: _ Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) 1.0 mg Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.2 mg For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Solution for injection. A clear colourless, sterile aqueous solution. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dog and cat. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES _In dogs and cats: _ Sedation to facilitate handling. Premedication prior to general anaesthesia. _In cats: _ In combination with ketamine for general anaesthesia for minor surgical procedures of short duration. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in animals with: - Severe cardiovascular disease or respiratory diseases or impaired liver or kidney function. - Mechanical disturbances of the gastro-intestinal tract (torsio ventriculi, incarcerations, oesophagal obstructions). - Pregnancy, Diabetes mellitus. - State of shock, emaciation or serious debilitation. Do not use concomitantly with sympathomimetic amines. Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any other excipients. Do not use in animals with ocular problems where an increase in intraocular pressure would be detrimental. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS (FOR EACH TARGET S Read the complete document