Indications
Labour weakness, promotion of involutio uteri, retentio secundinarum, uterus atonia, uterus haemorrhages and treatment of agalactia post partum.
Contra indications
Unopened cervix.
Wrong position of foetus or uterus.
Obstructive distocia.
Hypersensitivity to oxytocin.
Side effects
Only with overdoses:
A short-lived vasodilatation and blood pressure lowering.
Hyperstimulatio uteri through which the uterus contracts more often and longer.
In a state of spasm of the uterus oxygen supply of the foetus can be put in danger.
Water retention.
Influencing foetal circulation.
Dosage
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Mares and cows : 4 - 5 ml.
Sows : 2 - 4 ml.
Ewes and goats : 1 - 3 ml.
Withdrawal times
- For meat : 1 day.
- For milk : 1 day.
