Rapidexon® may be used whenever a parenteral corticosteroid preparation giving a medium duration of activity is required. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent in horses, cattle, pigs, dogs and cats, and for the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle. Rapidexon® can also be used to induce parturition in cattle. Rapidexon® is suitable for intravenous use in horses, and is thus of particular benefit in cases needing emergency treatment.