Ketoprocen 150 mg/ml
Anti-inflammatory / Antipyretic

Injectable ketoprofen
Pharmaceutical form
Injectable solution
Target species
Cattle / Swine / Horses
Registry Num.
Pack sizes
100ml and 200ml bottles
Composition
Each ml contains: | |
Active ingredient: | |
Ketoprofen | 150.0 mg |
Excipients: | |
Benzyl alcohol (E1519) | 10 mg |
For the full list of excipients, see the summary of product characteristics. | |
Indications for use
Cattle
Reduction of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, lameness and the postpartum period. Reduction of fever associated with bovine respiratory disease. Reduction of inflammation, fever and pain in acute clinical mastitis, in combination with antimicrobial treatment where appropriate.
Swine
Reduction of fever in cases of respiratory disease and Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) (Metritis Mastitis Agalactia Syndrome) in adult sows, in combination with antimicrobial treatment where appropriate.
Horses
Reduction of inflammation and pain associated with osteoarticular and musculoskeletal disorders (lameness, laminitis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, tendinitis, etc.). Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation. Reduction of visceral pain associated with colic.
Posology and administration via
Cattle
3 mg of ketoprofen per kg of body weight, i.e. 1 ml of veterinary medicine per 50 kg of body weight per day, administered intravenously or intramuscularly, preferably in the neck region. The duration of treatment is 1–3 days, depending on the severity and duration of the symptoms.
Horses
2.2 mg of ketoprofen/kg body weight, i.e. 0.75 ml of veterinary medicine per 50 kg body weight/day, administered intravenously. The duration of treatment is 1–5 days, depending on the severity and duration of symptoms. In the case of colic, a single injection is usually sufficient. A second administration of ketoprofen requires a further clinical examination.
Pigs
3 mg of ketoprofen/kg body weight, i.e. 1 ml of veterinary medicinal product per 50 kg body weight/day, administered intramuscularly as a single dose. Depending on the response observed and in accordance with the benefit/risk assessment carried out by the responsible veterinarian, treatment may be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a maximum of three treatments. Each injection must be administered at a different site.
Withdrawal periods
Cattle
Meat: 2 days
Milk: 0 hours.
Horses
Meat: 1 day
Milk: Not authorised for use in mares whose milk is intended for human consumption.
Pigs
Meat: 3 days
Remarks
Available on veterinary prescription only.
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