Introduction

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Company name: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited

Address: Ellesfield Avenue

Bracknell

Berkshire RG12 8YS

Telephone: Sales & Marketing Enquiries 01344 746959

Telephone: Technical Enquiries 01344 746957

Fax: 01344 741349

Presentation

Clear, sterile injectable solution. Each ml contains 100 mg vetrabutine hydrochloride and 5 mg phenol as preservative).

Uses

A specific uterine relaxant and musculotropic stimulator for sows and bitches only. Monzaldon dilates the soft birth canal and co-ordinates uterine contractions to ease and shorten parturition. Monzaldon may be useful in cases of dystocia where there is insufficient relaxation of the birth canal.

Dosage and administration

A single intramuscular injection. In bitches the dose can be repeated at 30–60 minute intervals for up to 3 times.

Sows	2–4 ml, i.e. approximately 2.0 mg/kg bwt
Bitches	0.25–1 ml, i.e. approximately 2.0 mg/kg bwt

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Not recommended by intravenous route.

Withdrawal period

Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.

Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 28 days from the last treatment.

User safety

Pregnant women and women of child-bearing age should exercise great care when administering the product to avoid the danger of accidental self inoculation.

If accidental self injection occurs, seek medical advice and show a copy of the label/package leaflet to the doctor.

Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store below 25°C. Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days. Discard unused material. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use. Should any apparent growth or discolouration occur, the product should be discarded.