Pyroflam Injection

Solution for injection. A clear colourless solution.

In horses, indicated for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculo-skeletal disorders and for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic, also indicated for the treatment of endotoxaemia or septic shock associated with gastric torsion and for other conditions in which the circulation of the blood to the gastrointestinal tract is compromised.

In cattle, indicated for the control of acute inflammation associated with respiratory disease. It may also be used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis.

In pigs, the product is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of swine respiratory diseases.

For intravenous administration to cattle and horses.

HORSES:

For use in equine colic, the recommended dose rate is 1.1 mg flunixin/kg bodyweight equivalent to 1 ml per 45 kg bodyweight. Treatment may be repeated once or twice if colic recurs.

For use in musculo-skeletal disorders, the recommended dose rate is 1.1 mg flunixin/kg bodyweight equivalent to 1 ml per 45 kg bodyweight, once daily for up to 5 days according to clinical response.

For the treatment of endotoxaemia or septic shock associated with gastric torsion and with other conditions in which the circulation of blood to the gastrointestinal tract is compromised: 0.25 mg/kg (1 ml per 200 kg) every 6-8 hours.

CATTLE:

The recommended dose rate is 2.2 mg flunixin/kg bodyweight equivalent to 2 ml per 45 kg bodyweight. Repeat as necessary at 24 hour intervals for up to 5 consecutive days.

For intramuscular injection to pigs.

PIGS:

The recommended dose rate is 2 ml per 45 kg bodyweight (equivalent to 2.2 mg flunixin/kg) once by intramuscular injection, in the neck, in conjunction with appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The injection volume should be limited to a maximum of 5 ml per injection site.

An appropriate graduated syringe must be used to allow accurate administration of the required dose volume. This is particularly important when injecting small volumes.

The stopper should not be punctured more than 50 times. A draw-off needle should be used to avoid excessive puncturing of the stopper.

Do not exceed the stated dose or duration of treatment.