Oxytocin
NADA No.: 99-169

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Active Ingredients:

Each mL contains:
Oxytocin 20 U.S.P. units
Chlorobutanol (as a preservative) 5 mg
Acetic acid 0.25%
Water for injection q.s.

Indications:

For obstetrical use in horses, cows, sows and ewes. For milk letdown in cows and sows.

Dosage and Administration:

For intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous use.

For obstetrical use:

Horses and Cows 5 mL
Sows and Ewes 1.5 to 2.5 mL
For milk letdown:
Cows 0.5 to 1.0 mL
Sows 0.25 to 1.0 mL

Contraindications:

Do not use in dystocia due to the abnormal presentation of the fetus until correction is accomplished.

Precautions:

Avoid excessive exposure to heat.  Do not freeze.

Cautions:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Keep this and all other medications out of the reach of children.

Presentation:

30 mL (for sows and ewes) and 100 mL (for horses and cows) sterile, multiple dose vials.

VEDCO - 11/10/98.1