GESTAVET OXI

Action

Stimulates contractions of the uterus & milk ejection (letdown).

Ready to use injectable solution of Oxytocin (10 IU/mL).

Composition:

Vial containing synthetic Oxytocin at a concentration of 10 IU / 1 mL.

Target Species:

Cattle, sheep and pigs (all females).

Indications:

Cows, sows and, sheep | Delivery: delivery induction (if fully dilated cervix); post partum uterine involution and to aid the expulsion of retained placenta; post partum stimulation of milk let-down.

Sows | Lactation: treatment of the agalactia post partum; lactation induction.

Cows | Mastitis: support (co-treatment) therapy to facilitate 'stripping out' of infected quarters in mastitis treatment.

Administration route:

Intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous.

Recommendations for use and dosage:

Delivery: cows 75 – 100 IU (equivalent to 7.5 – 10 ml), sows and sheep 30 – 50 IU (equivalent to 3 – 5 ml). Lactation: sows and sheep 5 – 20 IU (equivalent to 0.5 – 2 ml). Milk ejection (let-down) & mastitis: cows 10 – 20 IU (equivalent to 1 – 2 ml).

Administration could be repeated after 30 minutes if the veterinarian consider it necessary.

Withdrawal period:

Meat (all): 0 days | Milk (cattle and sheep): 0 hours; 0 days.

Storage:

Refrigerated 2-8 ºC. Keep it protected from sunlight.

Commercial presentations:

Some presentations might not be commercialized in some countries.

Cardboard box with vial x 10 mL or 100 mL.

Single box: 1 cardboard box with 1 vial x 100 mL. Multi box: 1 cardboard box with 10 vials x 10 mL. 1 cardboard box with 25 vials x 10 mL. 1 cardboard box with 12 vials x 100 mL.

Veterinary medicine for veterinary use only.