Composition: Each 1 ml contains:
- product name:novadad
- generic name: metamizole sodium 500 mg/ml
- dosage form: injection
- packaging: 100 ml
Properties:
Dipyrone (mitamizole) is mild pyrazolone non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The mechanism of action of dipyrone is thought to be similar to that of other NSAIDs: inhibition of the production of prostaglandins. it commonly used as an antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Dipyrone has been thought also have anti-spasmodic properties on the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, which has been the basis for its common use in cases of mild colic.
Indications:
As spasmolytic in large ruminants, Horses, Dogs, And Cats: In catarrhal-spasmatic colic, intestinal constipation; in spasms of the uterine cervix during birth; for pains of urinary and biliary origin; acute gastric dilation accompanied by severe colic attaks; for allaying the irritability of the animals and preparing them for stomach lavage; in esophageal obstruction; in joint and muscular rheumatism.
Target species: Horses, Foals, Cattle, Calves, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Cats.
Dosage and administration:
Administer by intravenous injection or deeply intramuscularly injection.
Horses and Foals: 0.5-1 ml Novadad/10Kg of b.w (20-50 metamizolekg of b.w).
Cattle, Calves, Sheep: 0.5-0.8 ml Novadad/10kg of b.w (20-40 mg metamizole/kg of b.w).
Dogs, Cats: 2.5-5 ml Novadad/2.5-5 kg of b.w (100-200 mg metamizole/kg of b.w.
Administer Novadad 2 to 3 times daily for a maximum of 2 days or as recommmended by the veterinarian.
In case of Intramusscular administration the prescribed total dose is recommended to be devided and injected into multiple sites.
Dipyrone Side Effects:
- The most common side effect for dipyrone is injection site reaction. These reacton usually respond to hot compresses and NSAIDS's.
- Prolonged use of dipyrone may cause bone marrow suppression (Leukopenia, agranulocytosis), animals receiving prolonged courses of dipyrone should be followed with regular CBC's.
Withdrawal Time:
Meat: 24 hours after treatment.
No withdrawal period for milk is recommended.
Contra-indication:
- This product is contra-indicated when there is a history or presence of blood dyscrasia and bone marrow disorders.
- Use with care in older animals or those suffering from cardiac or debilitating diseases.
- these type of these drugs should be avoided or very carefully monitored in animals with liver disease, kidney disease or GI problems.
- Dipyrone should be given slowly when used intravenously, Rapid administration may cause seizures.
- Prolonged use is not recommended.
Drug Interactions:
- Dipyrone should not be used concurrently with chlorpromazine due to potentially serious hypothermia.
- Dipyrone shoulb not be used in conjunction with phenylbutazone or barbiturates.
Storage: Store in dry place below 30 C. Don't Refrigerate.
For Veterinary Use Only
Manufactured in Jordan
