Somulose Solution for Injection

Pays: Royaume-Uni

Langue: anglais

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Ingrédients actifs:

Cinchocaine Hydrochloride, Secobarbital Sodium

Disponible depuis:

Dechra Limited

Code ATC:

QN05CB02

DCI (Dénomination commune internationale):

Cinchocaine Hydrochloride, Secobarbital Sodium

forme pharmaceutique:

Solution for injection

Type d'ordonnance:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Groupe thérapeutique:

Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Horses

Domaine thérapeutique:

Neurological Agent euthanasia agent

Statut de autorisation:

Authorized

Date de l'autorisation:

2004-03-08

Résumé des caractéristiques du produit

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Somulose Solution for Injection
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
1 ml contains:
Active substances:
Secobarbital Sodium (Quinalbarbitone Sodium) 400 mg
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride
25 mg
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for Injection
Clear, slightly straw coloured viscous solution
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1.
TARGET SPECIES
Dogs, cats, horses and cattle.
4.2.
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For euthanasia in dogs, cats, horses and cattle only.
4.3.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The combination product must not be used for anaesthesia, it is
non-sterile.
Do not use the carcass for animal consumption due to the risk of
secondary
intoxication.
4.4.
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Non-vascular administration may delay onset of effect, cause pain and
result in
excitement.
Rarely, horses may show resistance to euthanasia and prior use of
sedation
should be considered in each case (see also under section 4.9). It is
always
advisable to have an alternative method of euthanasia available.
4.5.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i)
Special precautions for use in animals
Care should be taken not to excite the animal. The dose is to be
administered intravenously only (see also under section 4.9).
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It is strongly recommended that carcasses of animals euthanased with
Somulose are incinerated.
ii)
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
Somulose is a potent drug which is highly toxic to man. Extreme care
should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection. Use an intravenous
catheter instead of a needle whenever possible.
Wear suitable protective gloves when handling the product. Wash off
splashes from skin and eyes immediately. Wash hands after use.
Due to the rapid onset of action of secobarbitone if accidentally
self-
administer