Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Pentobarbital Sodium
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd
QN51AA01
Pentobarbital Sodium
Solution for injection
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats, Dogs, Small Mammals
Neurological Agent euthanasia agent
Authorized
1993-09-20
Revised: November 2018 AN: 01110/2018 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT EUTHATAL solution for injection 200mg in 1ml 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each ml contains: Active Substance Pentobarbital sodium 200mg Excipients Patent Blue V (E131) 0.01mg For full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Blue aqueous solution for injection. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs, cats and other small animals. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Euthanasia in dogs, cats and other small animals. 4.3 CONTRA-INDICATIONS Do not use for anaesthetic purposes. Carcasses of animals, which have been euthanased with the product, must not be used for animal consumption. Do not administer by intramuscular route. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES In some circumstances the intrathoracic or intracardiac routes of administration may be used, but only as a last resort. The choice of these routes should be made in the light of the attendant difficulties and the unnecessary pain and distress to the animal which could result. When it is anticipated that euthanasia may be problematical (e.g. aggressive patients), premedication with appropriate sedative is recommended. Page 1 of 4 Revised: November 2018 AN: 01110/2018 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE (I) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS. In the event of accidental administration to an animal not presented for euthanasia, measures such as artificial respiration, administration of oxygen, and the use of analeptics are appropriate. (II) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO THE ANIMALS In the case of accidental self-administration, seek urgent medical attention, advising medical service of barbiturate poisoning. Pentobarbital is a potent drug, which is toxic to man. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion and self-injection. In the event of an accident the following action should be taken: Skin - Wash immediat Read the complete document