Ketosaid 99.96% w/w Oral Solution

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Propylene Glycol

Available from:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

ATC code:

QA16QA01

INN (International Name):

Propylene Glycol

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral solution

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cattle, Sheep

Therapeutic area:

Gastrointestinal metabolic

Authorization status:

Expired

Authorization date:

1986-06-30

Summary of Product characteristics

Revised: 28
th
August 2008
AN: 02089/2007
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ketosaid 99.96% w/w Oral Solution
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Each ml contains 0.9996 ml of active substance
Qualitative composition
Quantitative
composition
Propylene glycol
99.96% w/w
EXCIPIENTS:
Carmoisine
0.04% w/w
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Oral solution
A red, viscous, non-aqueous solution
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle
Sheep
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Ketosaid is used as an aid in the treatment of acetonaemia and ketosis
in
cattle and sheep.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
For oral administration only.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Revised: 28
th
August 2008
AN: 02089/2007
As Ketosis in sheep arises from prenatal metabolic stress, treatment
with
Ketosaid may be continued until symptoms resolve or until parturition.
During
this time a general improvement in nutritional status is recommended.
SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS
TO
BE
TAKEN
BY
THE
PERSON
ADMINISTERING
THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
In case of accidental eye contact, wash eyes with plenty of clean
water. If
irritation occurs, seek medical attention. In case of contact with
skin, remove
any contaminated clothing and wash affected area thoroughly with soap
and
water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Ingestion: If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Wash hands after use.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
No known undesirable effects.
4.7
USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR LAY
Ketosaid can be safely administered to pregnant and lactating animals.
4.8
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None
4.9
AMOUNTS TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
Cattle:
200 ml twice daily on first day and 100 ml twice daily for next
three days, administered orally as a drench.