Composition:

Each  1 ml contains:

Oxytocin       10 IU

Description:

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone which is produced endogenously in the hypothalamus. Oxytocin promotes contractions of the smooth muscular tissue from the oestrogen sensitised uterus and lacteal gland.

Indications:

Labour weakness, promotion of involutio uteri, retentio secundinarum, uterus atonia, uterus haemorrhages and treatment of agalactia postpartum.

Contraindications:

Unopened cervix.
Wrong position of foetus or uterus.
Obstructive distocia.
Hypersensitivity to oxytocin.

Side Effects:

Only in case of overdoses:
A short-lived vasodilatation and blood pressure lowering.
Hyperstimulation uteri through which the uterus contracts more often and longer.
In a state of spasm of the uterus, oxygen supply of the foetus can be put in danger.
Water retention.
Influencing foetal circulation.

Dosage:

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.

Mares and cows: 4 – 5 ml.
Ewes and goats: 1 – 3 ml.

Sows: 2 – 4 ml.

Withdrawal Times:

– For meat: 0 days.
– For milk: 0 days.

Packaging:

Bottles of 50ml.

FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY