INDICATIONS:
Prednisolone injection is indicated for use in:
- Treatment of ketosis in dairy cattle
- Rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis
- Inflammatory and allergic conditions in both large and small animals.
- Should be used in conjunction with appropriate antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agents when indicated.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use in animals with:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Osteoporosis
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For systemic treatment, administer via deep intramuscular injection.
Dosage (by species):
- Cattle: 50-100-200 mg
- Calves: 25-50 mg
- Piglets, Dogs, Cats: 10-30 mg
- Dogs and Cats:
- Anti-inflammatory dose: 0.5-1.0 mg/kg body weight
- Immunosuppressive dose: 1-2 mg/kg body weight every 12-24 hours
Frequency:
2 to 4 administrations at 24-hour intervals, if necessary
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
- Meat:
- Cattle, Sheep & Goats: 5 days
- Pigs: 28 days
- Milk: 3 days