Oxytocin-S 10 iu/ml solution for injection
Contains oxytocin to initiate strong, regular and purposeful contractions of the uterine muscle.
Presentation
Oxytocin-S is a clear aqueous solution
Active ingredients
Active substance per ml: Oxytocin acetate 0.018 mg (equivalent to 10 iu oxytocin).
Excipients:
Chlorbutanol 5 mg (added as Chlorbutanol hemihydrate 5.254 mg as a preservative).
Target species
Goats, horses, pigs, sheep, cats, cattle, dogs
Indications for use
- Stimulation of uterine contraction to facilitate parturition in the presence of a fully dilated cervix
- To promote involution of the post-parturient uterus and thus aid the passage of retained placenta
- To aid in the control of post-partum haemorrhage
- Promotion of milk `let-down' in cases of agalactia and to facilitate `stripping out' of infected quarters in the treatment of mastitis in cows
Oxytocin-S will initiate strong, regular and purposeful contractions of the uterine muscle especially in the later stages of pregnancy and post-partum. It also evokes the 'let-down' of milk although it has no action on the smooth muscles of the gut or urinary bladder, nor is it effective in the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The absence of vasopressor and antidiuretic effects make it particularly suitable for obstetric use (stimulation of parturition, promotion of uterine involution and control of postpartum haemorrhage) and the treatment of agalactia.
Withdrawal periods
- Cattle - milk 0 hours, meat 0 days
- Sheep – milk 0 hours, meat 0 days
- Goat – milk 0 hours, meat 0 days
- Pig - meat 0 days
- Horse – meat 0 days
Packaging
25 ml colourless glass (Type II) vial, closed with bromobutyl rubber stoppers and sealed with aluminium caps.
Legal category
POM-V
Further information is available from the SPC, datasheet or package leaflet.
Advice should be sought from the medicine prescriber.
Prescription decisions are for the person issuing the prescription alone.
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Date of preparation: June 2023