Intramuscular or intravenous use.
To be administered intramuscularly or by slow intravenous injection of detomidine hydrochloride at a dose of 10 - 80 μg/kg depending on the degree and duration of sedation and analgesia required. The effect is more rapid after intravenous administration. To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
The onset of action occurs 2 - 5 min after i.v. injection. The full effect is seen 10 - 15 min after i.v. injection. If necessary, detomidine hydrochloride can be administered up to a total dose of 80 μg/kg.
The simultaneous administration with other drugs should always be based on a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian and it must be done taking into account the SPC of the relevant products.
Further tables are found in the product leaflet.