Castralgin
Metamizole 50% injection
- Composition
- Metamizole sodium monohydrate – 500 mg.
Description
Indications
Castralgin is indicated for relief of pain associated with various forms of colic of various etiologies and other spastic conditions of the abdominal organs, for acute and chronic arthritis, serositis, rheumatic conditions of muscles and joints, neuritis, neuralgia, tendovaginitis and other diseases involving high fever and/or inflammation processes in cattle, calves, pigs and dogs.Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Administration to animals with seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic functions.
Concurrent administration of barbiturates, phenylbutazone, glucocorticosteroids or other NSAIDs.
Administration to animals producing milk for human consumption.
Intravenous injection.
Side effects
Gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea), gastric ulcers.
Risk of bleedings, blood dyscrasias.
Renal papillary necrosis.
Long-term use of Castralgin may lead to leukopenia and/or agranulocytosis.
Isolated cases of anaphylactic reactions have been reported.
Special precautions:
Due to possible hypersensitivity reactions, direct skin contact should be avoided during handling of
the product.
Protective gloves should be worn.
Do not administer more than 30 ml in cattle per injection site to favour absorption and dispersion.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration.
Cattle:
Once 40 mg per kg body weight (corresponding to 8 ml of Castralgin per 100 kg of body weight).
Calves:
Once 40 - 50 mg per kg body weight (corresponding to 8 - 10 ml per 100 kg body weight).
Pigs:
Once 75 - 100 mg per kg body weight (corresponding to 15 - 20 ml per 100 kg body weight).
Dogs:
70 - 100 mg per kg body weight (corresponding to 1.4 - 2 ml per 10 kg body weight). The dose may be repeated if necessary.
Note:
Castralgin can be used safely during gestation and lactation, provided the milk is not destined for human consumption. Do not exceed the maximum injection volume of 30 ml per injection site in cattle.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Cattle: 20 days.
Calves: 28 days.
Pigs: 17 days.
Not for use in cattle producing milk for human consumption
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