Acepromazine is a neuroleptic belonging to the phenothiazines with a sedative action. The effect is set in within 5 – 10 minutes after intravenous injection and within 15 – 20 minutes after intramuscular injection and is maintained for 6 to 12 hours.
All situations where sedation is needed, for instance during transport, with several forms of stress, small operations and as a pre anaesthetic with larger operations.
For intramuscular or intravenous administration.
Calves, cattle, horses and pigs:
– Light sedation and premedication with general anaesthesia: 0.5 ml per 100 kg body weight intravenously or 1 ml per 100 kg body weight intramuscularly.
– Strong sedation:
1 ml per 100 kg body weight intravenously or 2 ml per 100 kg body weight intramuscularly.
Dogs and cats:
– Light sedation and premedication with general anaesthesia: 0.25 ml per 10 kg body weight intravenously or intramuscularly.
– Strong sedation: 0.5 ml per 10 kg body weight intravenously or intramuscularly.
| Suitable for | Ruminant, Swine |
|---|---|
| Product type | Injection |
| Packing | 100ml |
| Content | Acepromazine 10mg / ml |
| Indication | All situations where sedation is needed, for instance during transport, with several forms of stress, small operations and as a pre anaesthetic with larger operations. |