Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for Injection
Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for Injection is a veterinary medicine containing oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contractions.
Key Features
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Uses: Primarily used for obstetric purposes, such as aiding parturition (birth) in animals with a fully dilated cervix, promoting uterine involution post-birth, and controlling postpartum hemorrhage. It also helps with milk let-down in cases of agalactia (lack of milk production).
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Target Species: Suitable for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, and cats.
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Administration: Administered via subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Dosages vary depending on the species and purpose.
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Precautions: Should not be used in cases of obstructive dystocia (difficult birth due to obstruction) or non-dilated cervix. Pregnant or lactating women should avoid handling it due to potential risks.
LEGAL INFORMATION: this is a Veterinary Prescription Only Medicine (POM-V), which can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, but another veterinary surgeon or pharmacist may dispense it.
