Target species
Cattle,Sheep.
Indications for use, specifying the target species
Ketosaid is used as an aid in the treatment of acetonaemia and ketosis in cattle and sheep.
Contraindications
For oral administration only.
Special Warnings for each target species
None.
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
As Ketosis in sheep arises from prenatal metabolic stress, treatment with Ketosaid may be continued until symptoms resolve or until parturition. During this time a general improvement in nutritional status is recommended.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental eye contact, wash eyes with plenty of clean water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. In case of contact with skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Ingestion: If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Wash hands after use.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
No known undesirable effects.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Ketosaid can be safely administered to pregnant and lactating animals.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Cattle:200 ml twice daily on first day and 100 ml twice daily for next three days, administered orally as a drench.
Sheep:100 ml daily for four days, administered orally as a drench.
Prior to administration, doses should be measured accurately by decanting Ketosaid from this container into a clear, dry, suitably sized vessel graduated in millilitres (e.g. measuring jug).
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
None.
Withdrawal period
Meat: Zero days
Milk: Zero hours