Dolethal 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Pentobarbital Sodium

Available from:

Vetoquinol UK Ltd

INN (International Name):

Pentobarbital Sodium

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Cats, Cattle, Dogs

Therapeutic area:

Neurological Agent euthanasia agent

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1992-06-02

Summary of Product characteristics

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Dolethal 200mg/ml solution for injection
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Per ml
Pentobarbital sodium
200.00 mg
Other constituents include:
Benzyl alcohol
10.40 mg
Ponceau 4R (E124)
0.01 mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
A pink liquid solution for injection
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Small animals and cattle.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For euthanasia of small animals (mainly dogs and cats) and cattle.
4.3 CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Not to be used in animals intended for animal consumption. Do not use
for anaesthesia.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Select the needle gauge based on the species and size of animal and
check that the syringe
and needle are mounted and secured correctly. It is important to
ensure that any pressure
created during delivery does not lead to the needle disconnecting from
the syringe. The amount
of the drug to be administered may mean that a smaller gauge needle
may not deliver the
necessary volume at an appropriate speed. Any volume administered
outside the vein will
reduce the efficacy of the dose.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL
PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Care should be taken to ensure the pressure on the syringe is not too
great to avoid
accidental spraying of the face and eyes (see ‘Special precautions
for use in animals’).
Wear suitable protective gloves and glasses when handling the product.
Avoid accidental self-
administration and self-injection.
In the case of accidental self-administration, by injection, ingestion
or skin absorption, seek
URGENT medical attention, advising medical service of barbiturate
poisoning.
In the event of an accident the following action should be taken:
Skin