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 calves, cattle, swine 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 or other NSAIDs.
Administration to animals producing milk for human consumption.
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 leucopenia and/or agranulocytosis.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration.
Cattle:
Once 40 mg per kg body weight (corresponding to 8 ml of Castalgin 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).
Swine:
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.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Cattle : 20 days.
Calf : 28 days.
Swine : 17 days.
