Rapidexon® may be administered by intravenous or intramuscular injection in horses, and by intramuscular injection in cattle, pigs, dogs and cats. The product may also be given by intra-articular injection in horses. Normal aseptic technique should be observed.

For the treatment of inflammatory or allergic conditions, the following average doses are advised. However, the severity of the signs and the length of time for which they have been present should determine the actual dose used.

Doses may be repeated once at 24-48 hour intervals if required.

For the treatment of primary ketosis in cattle (acetonaemia), a dose of 5-10 ml given by intramuscular injection is advocated dependent on the size of the cow and the duration of the signs. Care should be taken not to overdose Channel Island breeds. Larger doses will be required if the signs have been present for some time or if relapsed animals are being treated. In most early cases, a single dose will affect a cure but the dose may be repeated at 48 hour intervals if necessary.

For the induction of parturition (to avoid foetal oversize and mammary oedema in cattle)

A single intramuscular injection of 10 ml after day 260 of pregnancy.

Parturition will normally occur within 48-72 hours. If calving does not occur within this period then dose may be repeated.

For the treatment of arthritis, bursitis or tenosynovitis by intra-articular injection in the horse Dosage1-5 ml

These quantities are not specific and are quoted purely as a guide. Injections into joint spaces or bursae should be preceded by the removal of an equivalent volume of synovial fluid. Strict asepsis is essential.

To measure small volumes of less than 1 ml a suitably graduated syringe should be used to ensure accurate administration of the correct dose.