Uses and Description
MAROSET FORTE Solution for Injection is indicated for the following:
Dogs:
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For the treatment and prevention of nausea induced by chemotherapy.
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For the prevention of vomiting except that induced by motion sickness.
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For the treatment of vomiting, in combination with other supportive measures.
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For the prevention of preoperative nausea and vomiting and improvement in recovery from general anaesthesia after use of the opiate receptor agonist morphine.
Cats:
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For the prevention of vomiting and the reduction of nausea, except that induced by motion sickness.
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For the treatment of vomiting, in combination with other supportive measures.
Dosage & Administration
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Dogs (10 weeks to 4 months of age): Administer subcutaneously at $1\text{ mg/kg}$ (equal to $1\text{ ml/10 kg}$ body weight) once daily for up to 5 days.
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Dogs (4 months of age and older): Administer intravenously over 1–2 minutes or subcutaneously at $1\text{ mg/kg}$ once daily for up to 5 days.
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Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Vomiting (Dogs 4+ months): Administer $1\text{ mg/kg}$ once daily, 45 minutes prior to chemotherapy.
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Cats (4 months of age and older): Administer intravenously over 1–2 minutes or subcutaneously at $1\text{ mg/kg}$ once daily for up to 5 days.
Administration Note: MAROSET FORTE injection may be administered at room temperature (15–30°C) or refrigerated temperature (2–8°C). Injecting at refrigerated temperature may reduce the pain response associated with the subcutaneous injection.