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 10 iu (equivalent to 0.018 mg oxytocin).

Excipients:

Chlorbutanol 5 mg (added as Chlorbutanol hemihydrate 5.254 mg as a preservative).

Target species

Cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, cats and 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, sheep, pigs, horses and goats: Meat – Zero days
• Cattle, sheep and goats: Milk – Zero hours

Packaging

25 ml colourless glass (Type II) vial, closed with bromobutyl rubber stoppers and sealed with aluminium caps.

Legal category

POM-V

Product images are representations of packaging and may not accurately reflect the current packaging available in the GB marketplace.

Date of preparation: May 2025