VOLTAMOON 2.5%
Composition
Each 100 ml contains:
Diclofenac sodium 2.69 gm
Equi. To Diclofenac base 2.50 gm
Properties
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity.
Acts on the metabolism of arachidonic acid by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins, prostacycline and thromboxanes.
Indications
Reduction of pyrexia and inflammation in diseases of the respiratory system (e.g. bronchopneumonia), genitourinary system (e.g. metritis), mammary gland (e.g. mastitis) and musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. acute and chronic lameness, arthritis, desmitis, tendinitis, myositis)
Target species
Cattle, Pigs and Horses
Dosage & Administration
For whole product:
Cattle:
Administer intramuscularly 9.2 ml VOLTAMOON 2.5% /100 kg bw for 1-3 days
For acute lameness dose: 4.6 ml VOLTAMOON 2.5% /100 kg bw for 3 days.
Pigs:
Administer intramuscularly 1.8 ml VOLTAMOON 2.5% /20 kg bw for 3 days
Horses:
The intramuscular route is recommended. If necessary, it is possible intravenous administration 9.2 ml VOLTAMOON 2.5%/100 kg body weight for 3-5 days
Warnings & Precautions
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there may be a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
Not recommended during pregnancy.
It is recommended not to administer concurrently with glucocorticoids, other NSAIDs, or anticoagulants.
Concurrent administration of neurotoxic drugs should be avoided.
Contra Indications
Do not use in case of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, particularly in the presence of ulcerative lesions, as Diclofenac may aggravate symptoms and cause bleeding.
Do not use in animals with hepatic dysfunction, cardiac or renal disorders
It should not be used in newly born domestic animals.
Side Effects
Due to the mechanism of action of NSAIDs (inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis) may be irritation or gastrointestinal ulceration, renal failure and alterations liver, even after proper use.
In cattle, intramuscular injection may cause transient swelling and moderate pain at the point of injection. In pigs, these reactions were not observed.
In the horse, it may even appear anorexia and bleeding at the recommended dosage.
After intramuscular administration transient swelling may occur at the point of injection.
On rare occasions can cause allergic reactions.
Withdrawal time
Cattle:
Meat and offal: 15 days
Milk: 144 hours (6 days)
Pigs:
Meat and offal: 12 days
Storage condition
In the original pack, at temperature not exceeding 30°C
Packaging
Carton box containing colorless glass vials type II filled with 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 250, 300 & 500 ml with red chlorobutyl rubber stoppers capped with flip off Al cap with outer label + an insert leaflet.
